The Spinal Stiffness Gauge™
(SSG™)
The Spinal Stiffness Gauge is a computer-based,
powered intraoperative instrument. By applying a force to, and separating
adjacent vertebrae at a constant rate of distraction, the SSG electronically
measures the resistance of the adjacent vertebrae to the distraction.
This measurement assists the surgeon in determining whether to stabilize
or fuse.
Beyond determining when joint fixation is, or isn't necessary, the
SSG can provide a hard copy measurement of the patient's joint stiffness,
and a rationale for fusions with instrumentation--or not--of the
affected MSU's.
Bone & Joint Workstation™ (B&JW™)*
The Bone & Joint Workstation (B&JW)
creates a complete spine surgery station. The B&JW is evolving from
the SSG and uses the same computer-based, touch screen electronic
console. This "value added" feature will be available soon to power
Mekanika's proprietary bone shaping instruments. The B&JW is capable
of both assessing and treating spinal instability as well as powering
Mekanika's spine surgery instruments.
* in development |
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