Medacta Corporate | M.U.S.T. MIS

RATIONALE

The MUST MIS System represents an effective and harmonic concept in terms of minimally invasive solutions. The MIS system is composed of

an innovative mini open retractor
a percutaneous system
TLIF and PLIF cages with dedicated MIS Instruments

The M.U.S.T. MIS is a comprehensive system that allows the surgeon to perform a specific surgical technique.

M.U.S.T. MINI OPEN
Specifically designed retractor for decompression, fusion and fixation with a comprehensive system of dedicated MIS instruments for optimal TLIF and PLIF cage placement

M.U.S.T. PERCUTANEOUS
A further step in the development of the well-established MIS approach

The MUST MIS system guarantees enhanced visualization and direct access for simplified implant insertion.

Easy unilateral transforaminal approach thanks to:

Gentle interface to soft tissues due to a low profile instruments design
Improved disc space preparation with Mini Open Retraction / Distraction

Effective in situ space through dedicated offset PLIF and TLIF cage inserters.

The Medacta MIS system relies on a dedicated MUST screw based platform assuring superior stability.

Percutaneous tower specifically designed for MUST cannulated screws.

Effective screw-to-screw based distraction concept providing enhanced stability and preventing construct migration.

KEY FEATURES

Low Profile frame with ergonomic and radiolucent blade design to provide large visual exposure.

Dedicated light cables for optimal site illumination

Slim Percutaneous tubes provide atraumatic access.

A Small incision and gentle interface with soft tissues along with atraumatic technique may offer valuable benefits to the patient:

Small incisions
Reduced blood loss ^[1]
Reduced site infection ^[3]
Potential reduced vasculature disruption
Minimize soft tissue and muscle injuries ^[2]
Reduced post-op pain-killer therapy ^[1]
Minimum scar
Improved patient’s recovery ^[1]
Rapid hospital discharge ^[2]

Dedicated connector for screws to blades gives the polyaxial screw monoaxial function, allowing for direct and effective distraction of the vertebral bodies.

All-in One

Effective disc Compression & Distraction with simultaneous tissue retraction

Actual

Lever applied at the implant level for actual force transmission.

PUBLICATIONS

[1] S. Chusheng et al. Five-Year Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Matched-Pair Comparison Study. Spine. 38(23):2049-2055, November 01, 2013.
[2] Lee KH et al. Clinical and radiological outcomes of open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Eur Spine J. 2012 Nov;21(11):2265-70.
[3] McGirt et al. J Neurosurg Spine. 2011 Jun;14(6):771-8 Comparative analysis of perioperative surgical site infection after minimally invasive versus open posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: analysis of hospital billing and discharge data from 5170 patients.

8^thM.O.R.E. International Symposium Proceedings

MIS TLIF versus LLIF: which one is better? (Gabriel C. Tender)
MIS fusion instrumentation in degenerative spine diseases (Chad Hartley)
The new technique of pedicle screw insertion method on MIS-TLIF (Takanori Saito)
MIS vs conventional open TLIF – indications and limitations (Kevin Tschöke)
Adjusted bilateral mini-open lumbar fusion: technical aspects and considerations (Joris Bleyen)

SYNERGY

Medacta Spine has developed a portfolio of spine implants designed to complement one another.
The M.U.S.T. Pedicle Screw System, the MectaLIF Family of Interbody Fusion Devices and the M.U.S.T. MIS system create a harmonized, single-system approach for most spine stabilization applications.