Dr. Beer Completes the First, Successful Use of OsseoScrew in a Spinal Surgery in the U.S.

January 03 04:40 2019

Cheyenne, Wyoming – January 2nd, 2019 – Dr. Steven Beer, neurosurgeon at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, is pleased to announce the successful use of the OsseoScrew in a spinal surgery conducted on November 29, 2018. The OsseoScrew spinal fixation system was specially designed to secure the spine in clinical conditions where the bone is weaker than normal.

OsseoScrews have been used throughout Europe on patients with bones weakened by cancer, osteoporosis and other conditions. In 2017, OsseoScrews were resubmitted for approval in the US.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved their use in spinal surgeries in which cancer had weakened bone in 2018.

In the spinal surgery performed on November 29 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Dr. Beer is pleased to report successful implementation. He placed the screws seamlessly resulting in secure fixation for the patient. The patient was experiencing intense pain in her lower back, so she was receiving shots and undergoing therapy for temporary relief. Every time she carried out heavy activities, she experienced back pain.

The 69-year-old patient lives near Pine Bluffs. Because of the discomfort she felt in her lower back, she wished to have the surgery with hopes of returning to a more active lifestyle. “After the surgery, I have already experienced less pain in my lower back. I am thankful to Dr. Beer for his help. He was able to clean up and straighten the area of my back,” she said. “This turned out to be a successful operation,” she added.

OsseoScrews are a new useful device for spinal surgeries. The years of use in Europe and this successful case prove the effectiveness of the tools to help patients strengthen their back in hopes of again achieving a more active lifestyle. Lab tests show that OsseoScrews have 30% greater anchoring strength than the traditional pedicle screws.

“Historically, weakened spines have had limited and less desirable options for treatment. But thankfully OsseoScrews have been developed. They can address any spinal bone problem,” Dr. Beer said.

“In this case it was a success. The screws held more firmly making us confident that we have achieved perfect stabilization for her. Without OsseoScrews, we would have had to perform a longer procedure that could have been riskier for the patient,” Dr. Beer added.

“Cancer, osteoporotic spinal fractures, acquired spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, adult spinal deformity, osteoporosis, and other conditions will be more prevalent to the elderly. As an innovative device, the OsseoScrew plays a vital role in changing the way we address spinal instability in patients with weak bones,” Dr. Beer further said.

About Dr. Steven Beer:

Dr. Steven Beer is a neurosurgeon at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. While he’s in practice at Wyoming Spine & Neurosurgery, he was involved with the development and testing of the device.

For further details, please feel free to contact them at (307) 778-2860.

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State: Wyoming 82009
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