CARLSBAD, Calif., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinal Elements(R) announced today the first surgery with its new Axxion(TM) Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Retractor System for lumbar spine surgery. The surgeon who performed the procedure is Zak Ibrahim, MD of South Denver Spine in Parker, Colorado. The Axxion system features a unique blade configuration which slides directly into a 2 cm incision without the need for sequential tissue dilation. The system then expands to facilitate excellent surgical exposure with minimal tissue disruption.
Jason Blain, Chief Technology Officer of Spinal Elements, commented: "This first procedure is an important milestone in Spinal Elements' move into the minimally invasive spine surgery market. MIS continues to be a growing segment of the spine surgery market as surgeons and patients seek solutions that enable a less traumatic surgery and faster recovery. Spinal Elements intends to become a technological leader in this segment."
Additional information is available by calling Spinal Elements or on the company website at www.spinalelements.com. Spinal Elements, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, is an innovative spine products company focused on the development of progressive spinal treatment options for today and tomorrow. The company markets a complete portfolio of unique spinal implant technologies throughout the U.S.
CONTACT: Beth Milligan of Spinal Elements, Inc., +1-760-607-0121, fax,
+1-760-607-0125, bmilligan@spinalelements.com
Web site: http://www.spinalelements.com/
