The EVEREST® Minimally Invasive (MI) XT Spinal System is a fenestrated top-loading polyaxial pedicle screw system featuring rigid closed-top break-off extension tabs for minimally invasive rod passage. The system provides one-step, true percutaneous delivery of the screw and the built-in extension.
Features
- Inner threads provide 25 mm of reduction
- Streamlined instrumentation provides a simple two-step extension tab removal technique
- Dual-lead thread pattern allows for faster insertion and demonstrates increased pull-out strength
- Mixed-metal (Ti/CoCr) tulip minimized head splay and demonstrated improved biomechanical performance when tested against an all-titanium alloy screw
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 Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.