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Spinal Implant for Stenosis

By HospiMedica staff writers
Posted on 17 Mar 2005
A patented spinal implant is designed to treat spinal stenosis, a condition in which degenerative changes in the facet joints result in compression of spinal nerves, producing neurologic symptoms in the legs.

Traditionally, patients with spinal stenosis undergo decompressive laminectomy surgery, which is often accompanied by spine fusion. More...
The new implant, called Total Facet Arthroplasty System (TFAS), replaces the degenerative facet joints with a prosthetic joint implant that restores stability and normal motion to the spine, eliminating the need for fusion. The new system, developed by Archus Orthopedics, Inc. (Redmond,WA, USA) has received the CE Mark.

"The CE Mark is a significant milestone for Archus and a clear validation of the rigorous research, design, and testing activities completed over the last three years to develop this important new device,” remarked Jim Fitzsimmons, chairman and CEO of Archus.

Chariman Fitzsimmons indicated that the company will not pursue a full-scale launch of the TFAS in Europe at this time. "Initially, our plan is to take a careful, investigational approach with a few prominent centers and accumulate clinical experience with the device.”




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