Accu-Spina Wins Coveted Induction to the
InternationalMuseum of Surgical Science

October 2006 (Chicago, IL) — The International Museum of Surgical Science recently opened a new exhibit featuring the Accu-SPINA® device, a physiotherapeutic spinal treatment device manufactured by North American Medical Corporation.

While the museum features over 7,000 medical instruments which are considered to have historical significance within the medical community, the Accu-Spina represents one of the first exhibits reflecting the more recent trend in healthcare towards less invasive procedures.

Nestled amongst the amputation saw with reversible blade, the Lindbergh perfusion pump and even an iron lung, the addition of the Accu-Spina device demonstrates a burgeoning awareness amongst orthopedic and neurosurgical professionals that sometimes the patient interest is best served with treatments that stimulate and promote the bodies natural abilities to heal- without radical intervention.

Renown orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Leon Brooks of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, was quoted saying: “This spine care system will revolutionize the management of pain emanating from the spine.

I believe non-surgical intervertebral differential dynamics therapy (IDD Therapy®) will not only reduce the need for back surgery, but will also help to reduce the high costs to industry and the American people in general.”

The museum was opened in 1954 and is a division of the International College of Surgeons. Its mandate is to provide education on pioneering and innovative medical devices from around the world.

The patented and patent pending Accu-Spina® system is the only spine care device certified to perform IDD Therapy® treatment, a computer directed treatment protocol that applies mobilization to specific spine levels to relieve pressure and spasm effects while promoting internal healing.