Globus Medical Reveals Positive Study Results For ExcelsiusGPS
Zacks Investment Research | May 24, 2019 08:23AM ET
Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED) recently revealed the positive outcomes of a clinical study, which highlighted the efficiency of its ExcelsiusGPS Robotic navigation over traditional pedicle screw placement techniques. Results of this study reached a milestone for the musculoskeletal solutions major in the field of robotics-assisted, minimally invasive pedicle screw placement procedure.
Outcomes of Study in Detail
The study evaluated the technique, using which the ExcelsiusGPS advanced navigated robotic technology combines the ability to use three imaging workflows (preoperative CT, intraoperative CT and fluoroscopy) with navigation and guidance to place pedicle screws precisely with real-time feedback.
The study sheds light on the system’s ability to revolutionize the way lateral surgery is performed.The study highlighted the success rate of 99% screw placement, with no malposition or post-operative return to the O.R.
Globus Medical is highly optimistic about robust adoption of ExcelsiusGPS, which aids surgeons to successfully perform minimally invasive screw fixation procedures, with the patient remaining in the lateral position compared with conventional lateral approaches, where the patient is intraoperatively repositioned. The eradication of patient repositioning results in enhanced operational efficiency, better patient outcome and cost reduction.
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