OrthoSouth is proud to announce that fellowship-trained spine surgeon Dr. John J. Eager has successfully completed the Mid-South’s first spinal fusion using Carlsmed’s aprevo® Personalized Spine Implant — an AI-informed, 3D-printed device built to each patient’s exact anatomy. The landmark procedure took place at Saint Francis
Hospital – Memphis in August.
The aprevo® platform integrates advanced imaging, AI-driven 3D surgical planning, and precision titanium additive manufacturing to produce custom implants that restore targeted spinal alignment, optimize fit, and reduce mechanical complications compared to traditional “off-the-shelf” devices.
Data from over 500 patients across multiple centers shows aprevo® delivers:
- Targeted Alignment: 82% of personalized implants achieved alignment within 5° of surgical goals.
- Enhanced Graft Contact: 94% average implant-to-endplate contact at one year.
- Subsidence Mitigation: 96% of personalized implants with zero subsidence at one year.
- Lower Revision Rates: <2% rate of revision for mechanical complications in adult spinal deformity cases.
Personalized Process in Five Steps
- CT Imaging to create a detailed 3D spine model.
- AI-Based Surgical Planning for alignment restoration and optimal fit.
- Surgeon Review & Approval of the personalized implant design.
- 3D Printing in Titanium to exact specifications.
- Hospital Delivery for use in the planned fusion procedure.