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Zimmer Spine launches disc degeneration treatment system

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Zimmer Spine announced the launch of the Zimmer DTO 5.5 System for treatment of varying levels of disc degeneration at adjacent levels.

The Zimmer DTO 5.5 System provides stabilization at levels adjacent to fusion while preserving contiguous segment anatomy and restoring posterior disc height, according to a press release. New implants and instruments have been designed to connect the Dynesys Dynamic Stabilization System with the Sequoia Pedicle Screw System and the Instinct Java Spinal Fixation System. Consisting of a combined 100-mm polyethylene-terephthalate cord and a 5.5-mm titanium rod, the DTO 5.5 implant is used in conjunction with the Zimmer Universal Transition Screw to create a strong and low-profile construct for stabilization of treated spine segments.

“Many patients present with differing levels of disc degeneration at adjacent segments of the lumbar spine. This makes it challenging for clinicians to effectively treat the entire pathology without the flexibility of combining fusion and non-fusion approaches,” Steve Healy, president of Zimmer Spine, stated in a company press release. “With the new Zimmer DTO 5.5 system, we are excited to offer clinicians the ability to seamlessly integrate Zimmer’s innovative Sequoia and Instinct Java Pedicle Screw Fusion Systems with the Dynesys Dynamic Stabilization System through a simple, low-profile construct.”