We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress
Sign In
Advertise with Us

Download Mobile App




Approximation Kit Closes Microdiscectomy Disc Defects

By HospiMedica International staff writers
Posted on 29 Jul 2019
Print article
Image: The AnchorKnot Tissue Approximation Kit (Photo courtesy of Anchor Orthopedics).
Image: The AnchorKnot Tissue Approximation Kit (Photo courtesy of Anchor Orthopedics).
A novel tissue sparing approximation system minimizes residual defects during herniated disc repair and improves procedural outcomes.

The Anchor Orthopedics XT (Mississauga, Canada) AnchorKnot Tissue Approximation Kit is a set of surgical spinal devices that enable orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons to close tissue defects during minimally invasive microdiscectomy of herniated intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine, allowing surgical decompression with minimization of the annular incision and limiting the removal of tissue to include only the free fragments impinging on the nerve root. The kit is comprised of three sterile, single use devices: the Suture Passer, the Knot Pusher, and the Suture Cutter.

The Suture Passer is designed for passing a preloaded non-absorbable ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene surgical suture through soft tissue. The Knot Pusher is a hand-held grip device, with a stainless steel shaft and a slotted tip that is used to push the pre-tied knot down to the tissue level. The Suture Cutter is used to cut the suture once the knot is secured in place. The deployment mechanism of the AnchorKnot tissue approximation kit is designed for simplicity, despite the difficult to reach anatomical location; on average, about five minutes of usage are needed during the procedure.

“Microdiscectomy surgery allows a patient to return to a more healthy state, faster and with less pain; the AnchorKnot kit allows us to repair tissue defects with an elegant device,” said Nilesh Patel, MD, of Michigan Spine Clinic (Brownstown, USA). “This technology represents the next evolution in minimally invasive herniated disc repair. We are always looking to reduce the size of the tissue defect and we see it as a critical step towards our goal of and improving procedure outcomes.”

A lumbar disc herniation is a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc that allows part of, or the entire, soft central portion to be forced out from between two vertebrae, causing back pain, and can also push on nerve roots causing pain, numbness and tingling, as well as weakness in one or both legs. Symptomatic lumbar disc herniation affects 1-2% of the population at some point in their lives, usually between 30-40 years of age, and is one of the most common and debilitating conditions of the spine.

Related Links:
Anchor Orthopedics XT

Gold Member
POC Blood Gas Analyzer
Stat Profile Prime Plus
Gold Member
Disposable Protective Suit For Medical Use
Disposable Protective Suit For Medical Use
Silver Member
Wireless Mobile ECG Recorder
NR-1207-3/NR-1207-E
New
Information Management System
Innovian Anesthesia

Print article

Channels

Critical Care

view channel
Image: Researchers have developed a novel risk score for cardiovascular complications after bone marrow transplant (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel Tool Predicts Cardiovascular Risks after Bone Marrow Transplantation

Every year, thousands of people undergo bone marrow transplants to potentially cure serious diseases like leukemia, lymphoma, and immune deficiency disorders. While these transplants can be lifesaving,... Read more

Patient Care

view channel
Image: The newly-launched solution can transform operating room scheduling and boost utilization rates (Photo courtesy of Fujitsu)

Surgical Capacity Optimization Solution Helps Hospitals Boost OR Utilization

An innovative solution has the capability to transform surgical capacity utilization by targeting the root cause of surgical block time inefficiencies. Fujitsu Limited’s (Tokyo, Japan) Surgical Capacity... Read more

Health IT

view channel
Image: First ever institution-specific model provides significant performance advantage over current population-derived models (Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai)

Machine Learning Model Improves Mortality Risk Prediction for Cardiac Surgery Patients

Machine learning algorithms have been deployed to create predictive models in various medical fields, with some demonstrating improved outcomes compared to their standard-of-care counterparts.... Read more

Point of Care

view channel
Image: The new eye-safe laser technology can diagnose traumatic brain injury (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel Diagnostic Hand-Held Device Detects Known Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury

The growing need for prompt and efficient diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major cause of mortality globally, has spurred the development of innovative diagnostic technologies.... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2024 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.