The APELO MIS Pedicle Screw System leverages all of the advantages of its clinically proven predecessor, Apelo. The system’s modular design provides a versatile, seamless approach to addressing both percutaneous and mini-open procedures.
Features:
- The patent pending Guidewire Handle provides complete control over wires while minimizing the need for fluoroscopy.
- Innovative titanium poly-axial heads can flex open to retract tissue, improve visualization, and widen the target for rod passage, further reducing fluoroscopy and operative time.
- Only 12.5 mm in diameter, the heads minimize the skin incision while maintaining the strength to provide 25 mm of threaded reduction without the fiddle of additional instrumentation.
- Proprietary Extended Saddle Heads bring the saddle of the head to the rod eliminating the need to bend rods, leave screws proud or risk screw pullout.
- Retractor/distractor securely attaches to the modular screws ensuring maximum visibility with minimal exposure.
- The novel Secure Rod eliminates “sliding” during placement.
About MIS
The trend in spine surgery for many procedures has been moving toward minimally invasive approaches. These include spine surgery for lumbar fusion, deformity surgery, cervical surgery and sacroiliac joint fusion. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) include decreased pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. However, there is a difficult learning curve for surgeons when mastering MIS procedures. Increasing familiarity with MIS techniques creates more options for surgeons treating spine conditions with the potential to decrease surgical complications. The goal of this conference is to update neurological and orthopedic surgeons, as well as allied health professionals on the latest advances in MIS surgical techniques.
About Atlas Spine
Atlas Spine, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets implant and instrument systems for use in surgical procedures of the spine. The company is backed by a highly experienced management team of quality, regulatory, engineering and manufacturing professionals, as well as a nationally recognized board of directors chaired by Danek founder Alan Olsen. http://www.atlasspine.com