Cortoss to target vertebral compression fractures:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Orthovita says that it plans to submit to European regulatory authorities by the end of 2002 data from a study that is assessing its Cortoss biomaterial as a means of repairing vertebral compression fractures. Cortoss, a synthetic cortical bone void filler, has been on sale in Europe since January 2002 for the fixation of bone screws used in patients with weak bone caused by osteoporosis. The new study is evaluating the ability of the product to provide pain relief by providing new stability to the fractured vertebra, says the Malvern, Pennsylvania firm.