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Technology
Distributorships
100

The four goals of spine surgery.

What are decompression, alignment, stabilization, fusion?

100

Operating of out Michigan, this principal also works with his brother Adam

Who is Haanei Shwehdi

100

AP1604014: 4.0mm Variable Angle Screw, Self-Tapping, 14mm

What is Admiral
100

This technology requires a proprietary high energy, low-temperature process called atomic fusion deposition

What is NanoMetalene

100

Dave Rendina

Grato

200

Hard cortical bone that connects the lamina to the vertebral body

What is pedicle?

200

Their distributorship is based out of Chandler, AZ and this principle went to San Diego State University

Who is Jason Alexander

200

811214: Variable - 4.0mm Self Tapping 14mm

What is Cabo

200

This technology features undercut macrostructures that are meticulously machined into the implant to aid orthobiologics containment and to create an integrated scaffold for bone to grow into

What is Reef Topography

200

Jorge Alonso

Precision

300

Fusion of the anterior column of the spine where the damaged or affected disc is removed and replaced with a cage and bone graft material to promot fusion of the vertebrae

What is interbody fusion

300

This La Jolla based principal operates in SeaSpine's backyard

Who is Steve Vizmeg

300

MM1125055: MIS PRECONTOURED ROD, 5.5 x 55MM

What is Mariner MIS

300

These implants are printed based on a gyroid structure which minimizes stress concentrations to allow for a more open, yet robust, offering

What is WaveForm

300

James Spelts

Apex Colorado 

400

The narrowing of the spinal column

What is stenosis

400

This principal used to work at SeaSpine before operating out of Texas. 

Who is Caleb Granger

400

AC1243097: Interbody, 14x13x9mm, 7 Degree, 3D

What is WaveForm C

400

A cost-effective, rapid, radiation-free alternative to traditional image guided surgery (IGS)

What is a 7D Surgical System 

400

Craig Mathieson

Verity

500

Surgeons work around these critical structures during anterior lumbar interbody procedures

What are the Aorta and Vena Cava?

500

Distributor reps Sommer and Jonny work for this Illinois based principal

Who is Jon Mitts

500

PC1704007: OCC Screw,  4.0mm x 7

What is NorthStar

500

These Hyperlordotic Interbodies offer 10° and 15° lordotic options.

What is TruProfile® 

500

Ernie Krull

Operating Room Specialties

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