April 26, 2019 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag in Newport Beach, Calif., announced the addition of the 7D Surgical System for spinal procedures. This system uses the same technology found in self-driving cars to provide a new level of surgical navigation for radiation-free placement of spinal implants.

The 7D system is being utilized in Hoag’s two new highly advanced Brain & Spine Fully Integrated Operating Room (OR) Suites at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, making Hoag the first hospital on the West Coast to implement the technology.