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Frequently Asked Questions

How is SDI different from surgical navigation or robotic-assisted surgery?

Navigation and robotics guide the execution of surgery — they help place instruments and implants with precision. SDI informs the decision that comes before execution: which procedure to perform and what outcome to expect based on the patient's unique biology. SDI is implant-agnostic and works independently of any navigation or robotic system.

What data is the SDI platform built on?

SDI is built on one of the largest spine clinical datasets in the world — over 50,000 surgical cases with longitudinal outcome data paired with preoperative imaging. This dataset enables the AI to learn the relationship between tissue biology and surgical results, and it grows stronger as additional cases are analyzed.

Does SDI work with existing MRI equipment?

Yes. SDI works with standard MRI scans already part of the routine preoperative workflow. No specialized hardware, contrast agents, or additional scan sequences are required.

How long does an SDI analysis take?

The platform is designed to fit into existing clinical workflows, automating MRI interpretation and tissue analysis that would otherwise require approximately 30 minutes of manual work per case. Exact processing time depends on case complexity, but the goal is to match the surgeon's existing planning cadence and be within seconds to minutes.

How do I integrate SDI into my workflow?

SDI can be accessed as a stand-alone web portal or integrated directly into your hospital's EHR system. The typical workflow is: upload a preoperative MRI, receive the tissue typing and digital twin analysis, and review the decision intelligence report during surgical planning.

What does an SDI report show me that a standard MRI doesn't?

A standard MRI shows structural anatomy — herniations, stenosis, fractures. An SDI report adds quantitative biological intelligence: muscle fatty infiltration, bone density indicators, vascular calcification, and joint degeneration scores. It then simulates how those factors affect surgical outcomes for that specific patient.

How is SDI implemented at a hospital?

SDI can be deployed through EHR integration. Tissue Connect's implementation team works directly with hospital IT and clinical leadership to determine the optimal model for each institution. Details are available through direct sales engagement.

Is the SDI platform FDA-cleared?

Tissue Connect is pursuing FDA Class II clearance through the 510(k) regulatory pathway. Regulatory status updates are published on this website as milestones are achieved. For current timeline details, contact the Tissue Connect team directly.

How can a surgeon get started with SDI?

Contact us through the "Get in Touch" page or register through the "Surgeons" section to access orientation materials and detailed platform information. The onboarding process includes a platform demo, discussion of integration options, and alignment on institutional deployment.

How is AI being used in spine surgery today?

AI is used across diagnostics (identifying pathology on imaging), navigation (improving screw placement accuracy), and postoperative monitoring (tracking recovery). Tissue Connect's SDI addresses a gap these tools do not: the preoperative decision layer, providing quantitative biological intelligence that helps surgeons determine which surgery to perform and whether the patient's biology supports a successful outcome.

What role does soft tissue quality play in surgical outcomes?

Soft tissue quality — paraspinal muscle integrity, ligament health, connective tissue condition — directly affects spinal stability, healing, and implant support. Research links fatty infiltration of paraspinal muscles with higher rates of implant failure and revision surgery. Despite this, standard imaging protocols do not routinely quantify these factors, which is the core problem SDI solves.