NIITO: Device for replacement of defects in spinal operations

2023: Product Announcement

On June 15, 2023, scientists of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (NIITO) named after Ya. L. Tsivyan created and patented a device for processing a bone transplant to replace spinal defects. This device will speed up the rehabilitation of patients during operations on the spine.

According to the scientific secretary of NIITO Anastasia Ivanova, it is interesting to develop bone replacement in vertebrological operations with autosity. This type of intervention is necessary in cases of traumatic injuries to the spine or its degeneration. To replace the defect, small pieces of the patient's bone are used, qualitatively crushed and rammed to improve the regeneration of cells responsible for bone repair - osteoblasts. This allows for more active healing. This device is used to compress bone fragments to compensate for defects in the vertebrae, which in turn makes the bone suitable for transplantation. Dehydration of the bone allows you to better replace the defect, which improves the outcome of the operation and allows you to speed up rehabilitation.

NNIITO has developed a device for processing a bone transplant to replace spinal defects

NIITO Director Andrei Korytkin told TASS that although sanctions on the supply of medical equipment have been tightened for the Russian Federation, employees of the NIITO Institute are confident that this will not prevent the continuation of orthopedic, trauma and spinal operations. Korytkin added that we have significantly diversified our reserves in order to expand the range of products used and attract other manufacturers from friendly countries. NIITO presents implants from manufacturers from China, Turkey and India.

According to TASS, rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury is a series of special procedures aimed at restoring sensitivity, mobility and self-care. The installation of dental implants requires an adequate volume of bone tissue to provide appropriate support for the titanium structure. Consequently, clinicians began to use bone blocks formed from intraoral sites, by symphysis type or mandibular branch. The developed NIITO device will help patients during degeneration.^[1]

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