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About TruFUSE®
The TruFUSE procedure can be performed minimally invasive and is utilized by surgeons for earlier use in the continuum of care as a conservative measure to address degenerative facet disease, prevent minor instability and prevention of mechanical back pain symptoms. TruFUSE can be used either as a stand-alone procedure or as an adjunct to augment other fusion techniques and motion limiting products.
We believe that TruFUSE will improve the rate of successful outcomes with a favorable risk-benefit profile and lower complexity relative to it’s alternatives. TruFUSE could be used for conservative treatments before major surgical options and as a supplement to other fusion procedures in the spine. One primary attraction is minimal tissue disruption and that it does not preclude other future medical/surgical options if necessary.
The TruFUSE Procedure
TruFUSE addresses back pain resulting from facet joint degeneration and from mild joint instability. This procedure can be provided through a minimally invasive incision utilizing fluoroscopy to locate the affected joint. Once the joint is located, a Steinmann pin is inserted between the facet walls. A self centering spatula is inserted for drill guide alignment. After the drill guide is inserted over the spatula, the spatula and pin are removed and a drill bit is inserted into the drill guide. The drill bit is designed to provide compaction and to drill a Morse taper shaped canal of bleeding bone to receive the tapered dowel.
We believe the TruFUSE dowels perform several functions:
The TruFUSE procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and can be performed minimally invasive.
Potential Indications
The TruFUSE procedure can be performed minimally invasive and is utilized by surgeons for earlier use in the continuum of care as a conservative measure to address degenerative facet disease, prevent minor instability and prevention of mechanical back pain symptoms. TruFUSE can be used either as a stand-alone procedure or as an adjunct to augment other fusion techniques and motion limiting products.
We believe that TruFUSE will improve the rate of successful outcomes with a favorable risk-benefit profile and lower complexity relative to it’s alternatives. TruFUSE could be used for conservative treatments before major surgical options and as a supplement to other fusion procedures in the spine. One primary attraction is minimal tissue disruption and that it does not preclude other future medical/surgical options if necessary.
The TruFUSE Procedure
TruFUSE addresses back pain resulting from facet joint degeneration and from mild joint instability. This procedure can be provided through a minimally invasive incision utilizing fluoroscopy to locate the affected joint. Once the joint is located, a Steinmann pin is inserted between the facet walls. A self centering spatula is inserted for drill guide alignment. After the drill guide is inserted over the spatula, the spatula and pin are removed and a drill bit is inserted into the drill guide. The drill bit is designed to provide compaction and to drill a Morse taper shaped canal of bleeding bone to receive the tapered dowel.
We believe the TruFUSE dowels perform several functions:
- Separate the joint surfaces to stabilize and reduce inflammation
- Stretch the anterior joint capsule and create a press fit to enhance stability
- Optimize the environment for facet fusion
The TruFUSE procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and can be performed minimally invasive.
Potential Indications
- Isolated facet based symptomatic back pain that is refractory to conservative measures
- Stabilization of the lumbar spine following decompressive procedures or where minor instability exists or presents post operatively
- Minor instability (1-2mm listhesis)
- Posterior supplemental fixation to interbody fusion
- Adjunct to motion limiting devices
- Trauma
- High grade instability
- Tumors
- Infections
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylothesis – greater than grade one