Pedicle Screw Study Launched (written by Biloine Young @ OTW)
Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), based in Israel, has launched a post-market study in Europe of its XPED Expanding Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion. Up to 50 patients will be enrolled in the multi-center study which will be led by the spine team of Stauferklinikum in Germany. Participants will be followed for up to 24 months using quality-of-life questionnaires and radiographic assessments. The study is designed to assess the performance and usability of EOI’s Expanding Pedicle Screw System.
According to the company announcement, the XPED Pedicle Screw System is a complete spinal implant system including both standard and expandable pedicle screws along with the necessary instrumentation. The system is designed to provide greater fixation in various bone conditions as an adjunct to spinal fusion of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine.
The XPED screw has an expandable 4-wing design that company officials believe increases the contact area with the bone, thus facilitating improved bone anchoring and natural bone in-growth. The XPED Pedicle Screw System is CE marked and commercially available across Europe....
