Here are five highlights:
1. Dr. Blumenthal performed a discectomy with the technology in February.
2. He noted the majority of discectomy procedures heal through the body’s scar tissue, often taking six weeks or more.
3. By using the AnchorKnot Tissue Approximation Kit, Dr. Blumenthal said patients return to function and rehabilitation earlier.
4. AnchorKnot General Manager Neil Godara said the company collaborated with surgeons to design the tissue approximation kit.
5. Texas Back Institute represents the company’s first U.S. clinical partner.
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