Orthofix Medical Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement with MRIguidance to distribute its BoneMRI? imaging software in the U.S. The Company also announced the successful completion of the world?s first eight cases utilizing BoneMRI software with 7D?s FLASH? Navigation System.

BoneMRI creates a synthetic CT from an MRI imaging exam without the use of harmful radiation. For the first time, surgeons, their staff, and patients can now benefit from completely radiation-free preoperative imaging and spinal navigation using BoneMRI with the 7D FLASH Navigation System. The 7D FLASH Navigation System uses visible light to create a three-dimensional image for surgical navigation in seconds, enabling faster and more efficient spinal procedures.

The only marketed image-guidance system that utilizes novel and proprietary camera-based technology, coupled with machine-vision algorithms, the 7D FLASH Navigation System eliminates many of the long-standing frustrations of legacy surgical navigation platforms. The speed, accuracy and efficiency of machine-vision technology is intended to provide significant economic value and lower radiation exposure for staff and patients during spinal fusion procedures.