Brainlab Receives CE Mark for Elements Spine Planning

Brainlab SE, a global medtech company, announces the CE marking and market launch of its latest Elements Spine Planning solution in the EU. The AI-based software expands the Brainlab Elements portfolio and was specifically developed to standardize preoperative planning in spine surgery, make it more efficient, and support clinical decision-making with data. 

The new Brainlab solution enables users to analyze patient-specific spinopelvic parameters and plan the sagittal alignment of the spine, a key clinical success factor in the treatment of deformity-related and complex spinal conditions. As adult spinal deformities (ASD), driven by an aging population and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, continue to rise globally, the CE marking represents an important milestone for evidence-based and scalable patient care. 

The software uses AI-powered models to translate anatomical data into a patient-specific avatar that illustrates various correction scenarios and helps visualize their impact on overall spinal balance. Elements Spine Planning supports consistent, indication-spanning decision-making from initial analysis through to the definition of clear preoperative target parameters as part of treatment planning—seamlessly integrated into existing Brainlab workflows in the operating room.  

"The new Brainlab Elements Spine Planning software offers a clear, structured approach to the preoperative planning of spinal instrumentation and deformity correction," says Stefan Motov, MD, Senior Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at HOCH Health Ostschweiz in Switzerland. "The intuitive workflow supports spinal alignment analysis and integrates smoothly into intraoperative execution. The assistance with rod contouring during surgery can help improve preoperative planning and reduce operating time. The software does not replace the clinical expertise of surgeons but complements routine clinical practice in spine surgery as a practical tool." 

With Elements Spine Planning, surgeons can plan spinal procedures in a structured and well-informed manner—independent of the implant system used. The open, implant-agnostic platform is suitable for both short, focused procedures and complex corrections spanning multiple spinal segments. The software enables a clear definition of the targeted alignment throughout the procedure, thereby supporting consistent decision-making. 

"Our new AI-based software marks a milestone in the advancement of spine surgery," says Rainer Birkenbach, CEO of Brainlab SE. "Elements Spine Planning seamlessly bridges planning and execution in the O.R.: preoperative goals can be precisely realized intraoperatively, for greater consistency, efficiency, and improved clinical outcomes. This supports surgeons in planning with purpose and drawing insights from every case, for the benefit of patients." 

Elements Spine Planning is available in the EU and is already in clinical use.