CoreLink Passes Entasis SI Joint Fusion Milestone

CoreLink announced the implantation of over 5,000 Entasis® Lateral SI Joint Fusion System compression screws to fuse the sacroiliac joint.

Entasis provides an array of joint stabilizing compression screw options with circumferential fenestrations to self-harvest bone graft while compressing the joint. The stackable guide wires are designed to give surgeons streamlined instruments and constant proximal control during every step of lateral SI joint fusion procedures.

CoreLink also announced the company has been awarded patent number 11,052,229 by the USPTO. The patent, “Devices and methods for guidewire extension in spinal surgery,” expands the company’s intellectual property portfolio. These stackable guide wires are designed to give surgeons streamlined instruments and constant proximal control during every step of these lateral SI joint fusion procedures.

With the spine market expected to increase 5% this year and sacroiliac joint fusion growing up to 14.7%, SI joint fusion continues to be an exciting new area of spine surgery. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for a physician visit and those experiencing pain attributable to the SI joint range from 15 to 30%.

Entasis is designed for minimally invasive SI joint fusion procedures. The system provides an array of joint stabilizing compression screw options in three diameters and nine length options, enabling surgeons to precisely fit varying patient anatomies. The screws feature circumferential fenestrations that self-harvest bone graft while compressing the joint. Dual leads threads ease insertion and easy-out threaded removal tools are available, if needed. These innovative features and stackable guide wire have led to the Entasis system being recognized as a top 10 sacroiliac joint fusion system by SPINEMarketGroup. A full suite of resources to assist in surgeon training, patient education, and patient workup is also available.

Source: CoreLink