Medtronic's spinal fusion system cuts back on trauma
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Medtronic's minimally invasive spinal fusion device, CD Horizon Sextant, can significantly reduce the pain, blood loss and recovery time associated with traditional spine surgery, claims a new study published in Spine (June 25). The device enables surgeons to perform lumbar spinal fusion procedures, whereby bones in the spine are screwed together, through much smaller skin incisions than is currently possible.