Here are five things to know:
1. The ACT MediaLIF procedure is designed to reduce the incision, dissection and retraction requirements for posterior spinal fusion procedures.
2. The surgery still allows access for the fusion, fixation and decompression, combining the Fortress Pedicular Fixation Screw System, Medius Midline Retractor System and Rampart Interbody Fusion Systems.
3. The Fortress Pedicular Fixation System is a midline pedicle screw system with divergent corticle screw trajectory for screw placement. The system is designed to preserve the patient’s anatomy.
4. The Medius Midline Retractor System is designed to minimize muscle disruption and tissue retraction. It’s a low-profile retractor.
5. The Rampart Interbody Fusion System has impacted and steerable TLIF and PLIF options.
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