What you should know:
1. Dr. Sears is a neurosurgeon at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Australia.
2. Surgeons can use HPS 2.0 in mono- and multisegmental rigid, hybrid or dynamic posterior stabilization procedures of the thoracolumbar spine.
3. HPS 2.0 provides an alternative to conventional implant systems. HPS 2.0 has a dynamic range of stabilization options that preserve motion and alleviate pain.
4. RTI Surgical is currently testing the system in a limited Australia and European market. The company is preparing for a full commercial launch in Australia, Europe and Taiwan. The system is not available in the U.S.
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