Florida-based Accelus Corporation has announced the launch of its innovative, low profile LineSider® Modular-Cortical System, which, according to the company, gives spine surgeons better visibility and, because it is modular, more options to customize the construct to the patient’s anatomy.
Novel, Low Profile Modular Posterior Fixation System Launched
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Additionally, the system’s modular tulip heads feature a slim profile and low height which is especially helpful for the mid-line approach.
Accelus President and CEO Kevin McGann told OTW: “The LineSider Modular-Cortical System, coupled with the FlareHawk family of implants, allows Accelus to provide a complete procedural offering that maintains the company’s goal of delivering a market-leading expandable with a versatile posterior fixation solution through a minimal midline incision. The ability to assemble the tulips in situ, following interbody work, assures the surgeon maximum visibility when needed the most.”
“A memorable instance during the development of the new LineSider Modular-Cortical System was the testing phase of the dual-to-quad lead shanks for the cortical set. We observed an impressive increase in the purchase of cortical bone, which underscored the system’s potential to improve patient outcomes and the surgeon’s experience with the system.”
“We also realized during the development phase that the modular tulip heads’ slim profile could improve the mid-line approach with the system. Both of these insights were a result of practical, hands-on, collaborative efforts with our design surgeons.”
“I highly recommend utilizing the LineSider Modular-Cortical System to complement the FlareHawk expandable interbody fusion device,” said Ryan Martyn, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon at Spine Colorado. “There are very tight tolerances in the machining, so there is no toggle between the shank and the driver when inserting the screw, and the modularity of the system allowed me to do my facetectomies much easier with no tulip in the way.”
“This launch marks a significant milestone in Accelus’s journey to improving patient outcomes and the surgical experience,” stated Kevin McGann to OTW. “The LineSider Modular-Cortical System provides increased procedural visibility and versatility. When combined with Flare Hawk’s unmatched multidirectional expandable interbody design, these technologies can help surgeons optimize their procedural workflow while enhancing their outcomes.”
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This is a fascinating development. In my practice we've seen similar outcomes with the revised protocol. The key differentiator seems to be patient selection criteria. Has anyone else noticed the correlation with BMI thresholds?
Great point. I'd push back slightly on the conclusion, the sample size in the cited study is too small to draw population-level inferences. That said, the directional signal is compelling and worth a larger RCT.
We implemented a similar approach last year. Early results are promising but we're still gathering 12-month follow-up data. Happy to share our protocol if anyone is interested.
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