Three takeaways:
1. Research shows that the reherniation rate for patients undergoing a discectomy procedure for a herniated disc is 10 to 15 percent and George Van Huffmon, MD, conducted research that shows an increased risk of recurrent herniation within the first three months post-surgery.
2. The AnchorKnot Tissue Repair device enables surgeons to maintain a minimally invasive technique and defect closure in herniated disc repair procedures.
3. Scott Blumenthal, MD, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, performed the first procedure using AnchorKnot in the U.S. in April 2017.
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