VB Spine is Now Owner of Augmedics’ CT-Fluoro Technology

VB Spine LLC has completed its acquisition of the exclusive rights to Augmedics’ CT-to-fluoroscopy (CT-Fluoro) technology for spine applications and will immediately begin integrating the solution into the xvision Spine System platform.

“We are pleased to complete this transaction and continue building on the momentum of our technology portfolio,” said Marc Viscogliosi, co-CEO of VB Spine, speaking on behalf of his brothers, Anthony and John Viscogliosi. “The addition of CT-Fluoro technology to xvision reflects our commitment to equipping surgeons with advanced navigation solutions that support a wide range of spine procedures.”

CT-Fluoro technology uses a patient’s preoperative computed tomography scan together with fluoroscopic images from a standard 2D C-arm to support augmented reality (AR) during spine procedures. With xvision, it adds a registration method that expands the imaging options available to surgeons.

“Incorporating CT-Fluoro technology into spine surgery workflows gives more surgeons in more settings the opportunity to adopt AR navigation as a standard for their practice, particularly in regional hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers where traditional intraoperative 3D imaging and navigation systems are cost-prohibitive,” stated Dr. Frank Phillips* of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, who completed the world’s first AR-navigated minimally invasive spine surgery, a lumbar fusion with spinal implants to correct spinal instability. “In my own ASC practice, the ability to use AR off a preoperative CT has been game-changing. After two standard intraoperative fluoroscopic images and a minute or two of registration, I’m able to proceed directly with AR-guided surgery.”

VB Spine and Augmedics are working together to ensure a seamless transition of the technology.

VB Spine LLC claims to be the world’s largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology firms. With a portfolio and a large, growing global distribution network, VB Spine delivers specialized solutions that address critical needs in spine surgery and enhance patient outcomes. Focused on people, partnerships, and operational excellence, VB Spine ensures healthcare professionals can access the necessary tools and resources to provide the highest care standard. VB Spine is owned and led by the Viscogliosi Brothers.

* Dr. Phillips is a paid consultant of VB Spine. The opinions expressed by Dr. Phillips are his own and not necessarily those of VB Spine.