Innovative Spinal Technologies Inc. Study Demonstrates Benefits of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery

MANSFIELD, MA--(Marketwire - December 18, 2007) - Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. (IST), a leading developer of the world's most advanced motion preservation and minimally invasive treatments for spinal disorders, announced positive results of a multi-site study demonstrating the clinical benefits of the Paramount™ Pedicle Screw (PSS). Results of the study show that a minimally invasive fusion procedure with the Paramount pedicle screw procedure results in significantly less blood loss, operative time, and pain as compared to conventional open pedicle screw procedures. These results were presented at the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery meeting in San Diego, California.