Stryker’s SpineJack system used for patients with significant kyphosis, spinal canal stenosis or osteoporotic posture changes.
Orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Mark W. McFarland performed the first Kyphoplasty using the Stryker SpineJack System on August 2, 2021. The one-hour, outpatient surgery was performed on a 90-year-old female at Mercy Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virgina.
“I’m thrilled to use this advanced kyphoplasty technology for patients with significant kyphosis, spinal canal stenosis or osteoporotic posture changes,” said McFarland, spine surgeon at Orthopaedic and Spine Center. “Some patients need a kyphoplasty system with more controlled internal lifting capacity, just like a tire jack, to restore spinal stability, improve neurological issues and reduce pain. The Stryker SpineJack System provides that ‘jack-like’ structure to allow me to surgically expand the fractured vertebra into place, reduce and then cement it for stability and protection. While not for the treatment of all spinal compression fractures, it’s a real game-changer for my patients who need it the most.”
