Here are five highlights:
1. Syzygy means the alignment of three celestial objects in astronomy. The system earned its name as it aligns three vertebral spine components.
2. The patented Syzygy system is a screw and rod system, helping surgeons align an unstable spine to decrease low back pain, leg pain, numbness or weakness.
3. Dr. Sims worked with Amendia for seven years to bring Syzygy to the market.
4. Amendia completed development of the system in June 2016.
5. Amendia plans to formally launch the system in the United States in October 2016.
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