Disc Motion Technologies Spinal Joint Replacement Device

Disc Motion Technologies is working on a lumbar spinal-joint replacement device. What is it and When can we expect to see it in clinical trials and on the market?

Answer:

The Disc Motion surgical device is currently in development; the company has received over $8 million in capital investments, and clinical trials are scheduled to begin soon. The device is already available in some countries, but FDA approval can be expected to take 3 to 4 years.

The new device has several potential advantages over current disc replacement surgery. Disc Motion’s system replaces not only the disc, but also the facets of the degenerated joint. It is also designed for a posterior approach, through two paraspinal incisions, rather than the traditional abdominal approach.

“This [posterior approach] gives you an advantage. You can see all the problems. The disease is right in front of you. You see the nerve roots, the facets, arthritic spurs,” said Ed DeMarco, a retired orthopedic surgeon and investor. “All you can see is the disc space when you go through the abdomen.”

Source:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com

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