tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post6071610495411248164..comments2024-02-24T06:25:59.743-08:00Comments on The Spine Blogger: What is Innovation?Musculoskeletal Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-2915227667294914572011-10-23T04:17:50.121-07:002011-10-23T04:17:50.121-07:00Hi: I had an accident one year ago that fractured...Hi: I had an accident one year ago that fractured three vertebrae and three ribs. A virulent form of bacteria moved into the fractures. It had the T-8, T-9 & T-10 for lunch! Then it ate my spinal cord for desert leaving me paralyzed from the waist down!<br /><br />I was lucky enough to check into Rabin Medical Center where Dr. Ohanna implanted the Scorpion… Today I am walking and I have full range of motion! Six months of use with the scorpion…. I can touch the floor with my hands. Can anyone with the traditional appliances complete with screws say as much? <br /><br />If I had a million dollars I would invest in this product<br /><br />Michael Snidecor<br />ProfessorSnidecor@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-86722281524974652392009-07-26T09:42:35.216-07:002009-07-26T09:42:35.216-07:00I am wondering what does Musculoskeletal Man think...I am wondering what does Musculoskeletal Man think about the Aspen Interspinous Process Fusion device by Lanx Medical...www.lanx.comJorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503960321482679186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-31532311306722925282009-07-21T04:34:06.263-07:002009-07-21T04:34:06.263-07:00SpineDoc1: Thanks for your input. Sometimes we h...SpineDoc1: Thanks for your input. Sometimes we have to call a spade a spade!Musculoskeletal Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-35259740688484199592009-07-20T21:57:02.013-07:002009-07-20T21:57:02.013-07:00This is a solution looking for a problem. It is an...This is a solution looking for a problem. It is another in a long line of over-engineered, overwrought spine systems that will never be used by independent, real world surgeons. <br /><br />The most successful systems are idiot-proof. This device seems VERY idiot-sensitive.SpineDoc1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16443465390973843571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-68231669995278738052009-07-18T11:59:49.213-07:002009-07-18T11:59:49.213-07:00It seems like an over-complicated screw system (sa...It seems like an over-complicated screw system (sans screw), that uses compression sleeves <br />and aircraft cable (can be found at your local Home Depot). Too many parts, too many modes of failure...<br />Engineers should ask the question, "Would I want that thing in my body?"Mike Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192721650751948487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-19649195035722001462009-07-17T13:24:12.871-07:002009-07-17T13:24:12.871-07:00It is certainly and interesting device. Would lov...It is certainly and interesting device. Would love to get my hands on it to see how the parts all go together. Some things I see that I have to question: <br /><br />1. the tips of the implants touching and will create wear metal wear debris. how will this affect the vertebral body?<br />2. the "screw" does not have cortical contact. will micromotion in the cancellous bone cause loosening?<br />3. what is the locking mechanism? seems to be some kind of crimp. <br />4. also, doesnt seem to be much surface contact on the rod. what sort of torsional and axial load strength is there?Ortho Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071442125339355215noreply@blogger.com