The surgery was performed on a patient with degenerative disc disease in the L5-S1 disc space, according to the release.
Paramount Pedicle Screw System features a unique rod delivery method, where the rod is already attached to the polyaxial head, helping to streamline the fusion procedure and reduce the number of operative steps for the surgeon, according to the release. The system also features a novel compression/distraction system and a robust rod reduction system and uses a proprietary non-cannulated screw design with a K-wire guided tip for accurate screw placement and enhanced screw strength.
The Paramount system allows surgeons to use minimally-invasive techniques in order to place the pedicle screws through a percutaneous tube, according to the release. Patient benefits may include faster procedures, reduced blood loss, less tissue trauma, reduced postoperative pain and a shorter hospital stay, due to the minimally-invasive procedure.
Read the release on the first Paramount Pedicle Screw System procedure.
