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Dr. Richard Nussbaum of the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute in ShermanOaks, California says, "The Cross-Fuse provides surgeons the option ofperforming a lateral procedure for fusing the spine which is less disruptingto back muscles, ligaments and major vessels in posterior spinal surgery. Theuse of Cross-Fuse in conjunction with percutaneous fixation results inimproved patient outcomes." According to Nussbaum, "By combining an easy touse implant system with a lateral approach procedure, it's likely we'll seereduced Operating Room times." The Cross-Fuse System is designed to restorethe biomechanical integrity of the thoracolumbar spine.
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"The entire Cross-Fuse system, from implants to instrumentation, is wellthought out," according to Dr. Thomas Highland of the Columbia OrthopaedicGroup, Columbia, Missouri. Highland states, "The innovative design of thetrial spacers and other instruments are very user-friendly, and the PEEKmaterial in the Cross-Fuse implants causes no artifact in MRI or CT imaging."
The Cross-Fuse system is designed to be used with Pioneer's Quantum(R)Spinal Rodding System and the Clarity(TM) Lateral Retractor System.
About Pioneer Surgical Technology
Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc., headquartered in Marquette, Michigan,is a dynamic medical device firm with a full line of cutting-edge motionpreservation devices, either available commercially in Europe or underclinical evaluation in the U.S. Pioneer's signature articulating P3(TM)Technology - Pioneer PEEK-on-PEEK, in its NuBac(TM) disc arthroplasty system,BacJac(TM) interspinous decompression system, and NuNec(TM) artificialcervical disc, is the most technologically advanced in the industry. Inaddition, Pioneer's reputable portfolio of spinal fusion products includesnovel vertebral spacers, industry-leading cervical plating systems, andcomprehensive MIS and Mini-Open systems. Thoughtful innovation has rewardedPioneer with over 100 U.S. and Foreign patents with numerous patents pending.The company established a Biologics Division following two acquisitions in2007. Pioneer Orthobiologics is developing a rich pipeline of productsindicated for a variety of spinal and orthopaedic applications. Pioneerfocuses on developing novel products which are easier and faster for thesurgeon, cost effective for the health care system, and provide better patientoutcomes.
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