Cortoss is the first FDA-approved alternative to polymethylmethacrylyate cement, which is traditionally used during vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty between the prosthesis and the patient’s bone. Cortoss was designed to match the properties of natural bone and set quickly to create a load bearing implant more in line with the mechanical properties of the cortical bone.
Dr. Shapiro also uses X STOP, a minimally invasive surgery to implant a device to alleviate pain associated with spinal stenosis.
Read more about spine surgery procedures:
– Performing Minimally Invasive TLIF Procedures: Q&A With Dr. Navin Subramanian of Houston’s Orthopaedic Associates
– Minnesota Spine Surgeon Performs XLIF
– Study: Surgical Treatment May Be Better for Obese Patients With Spinal Conditions
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
