The M.U.S.T. Mini posterior cervical screw system has been developped by Medacta. It is not yet in the market .The M.U.S.T. Mini posterior cervical screw system is a modular solution to fix and stabilize the posterior cervical and the upper thoracic spine.The system design is simple and flexible; a comprehensive set of components allows the surgeon to assemble the desired construct according to the
anatomy of the patient and the pathology that requires treatment.
Features:
- The M.U.S.T. Mini posterior cervical screw system consists of polyaxial screws, rods, hooks and multiple connectors.
- Mini polyaxial screws are available in solid and cannulated options.
- The self-stabilising system of the tulip simplifies the rod insertion and the freedom of orientation is greater than 90° (±45°) at all angular position (360°).
- The set of implants includes fully threaded and partially threaded screws.
- Three designs of laminar hooks are available to stabilize the posterior elements of the spine in different pathologies such as tumors, degenerative
or deformity cases. - Head to head or standard (STD) cross connectors increase the torsional stiffness and the overall stability of the assembly. The connectors are available in several lengths to accommodate different patients’ anatomy.
- Rod to rod connectors enable the system to be connected from cervical to the upper thoracic spine as well as the connection of rods of different diameters.
About Posterior Cervical Fusion
Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, screws and rods as an adjunct to the fusion. Posterior cervical fusion is performed to treat instabilities which arise from: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture/dislocation, atlantoaxial fractures with insatiability, occipito-cervical dislocation, revisions of previous cervical spine surgery and tumors.(Source: DepuySynthes).
About Medacta International
Medacta International is a Swiss company developing, manufacturing and distributing orthopaedic and neurosurgical medical devices worldwide. Founded in 1999 with a vision to create a better patient experience for people needing joint and spine treatment, Medacta specializes in highly innovative minimally-invasive, personalized approaches designed to bring renewed hope and optimism to patients. Medacta is a recognized leader in Hip Replacement with its proprietary AMIS® (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offerings and in Knee Replacement via MyKnee® Patient Matched 3-D printing technology. At the 2014 North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, Medacta’s new MySpine® Patient Matched product was awarded “Best New Technology – Posterior Thoracolumbar Spine Treatments”.http://www.medacta.com