FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), a medical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, spinal surgery, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications, has announced their recent exhibition of the BoneScalpel Ultrasonic Bone Cutting System at the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark from July 13-16, 2011. The meeting was hosted by the Scoliosis Research Society and was attended by approximately 800 physician opinion leaders from around the world who were exposed to the latest advancements in spinal deformity surgery.
The Scoliosis Research Society continues to maintain a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal deformities. Current membership includes over 1,000 of the world's leading spine surgeons, researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal deformities.
The BoneScalpel is a tissue specific osteotomy device capable of making precise cuts through bone and hard tissue while largely preserving delicate soft tissue structures. It offers the convenience and speed of a power instrument while minimizing the peril associated with rotary sharps.
"We were excited about the opportunity to be part of this meeting of world leading experts in advanced spinal and spinal deformity surgery," said Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix. "Our initial experience with orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons performing spinal deformity surgery has been very positive and the BoneScalpel has been received enthusiastically by some of the opinion leaders in the field. Adoption of the BoneScalpel technology is advancing at an accelerating rate thanks to growing clinical experience in multiple surgical specialties and the expansion of our sales channel to global coverage."
About Misonix:
Misonix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices and laboratory equipment. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.
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