Lateral Approach to Interspinous Fusion

Date:  Saturday January 28th  8am - 1pm

Location:  MERiT 3931 E. Paradise Falls, Suite 103, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Proctor:  Adam Lewis, MD Neurosurgeon

Course Overview

This ​is ​a ​one-day ​interactive ​course ​exploring the Lateral Approach to Interspinous Fusion with the Minuteman device from Spinal Simplicity. ​The ​course ​will ​include ​BioSkills ​laboratory ​and ​didactic ​sessions ​with ​ample ​time ​for ​discussion.

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The Minuteman is a minimally invasive, interspinous-interlaminar fusion device intended for the temporary fixation of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine while awaiting bony fusion to occur. It is designed for attachment to the posterior non-cervical spine at the spinous processes through its bilateral locking plates, and is intended for use with bone graft material placed within the device.

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The Minuteman provides immobilization and stabilization of the spinal segments while used as an adjunct to interbody fusion. The core threaded post provides controlled distraction, while a wide range of sizes allows for enhanced anatomical fit. The Minuteman can easily be placed under fluoroscopy through a lateral MIS or posterior MIS approach. The MinutemanG3 is delivered sterile and individually packed.

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