Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in middle-aged and elderly patients often present a dual challenge: the need for immediate structural restoration and the difficulty of achieving secure fixation in osteoporotic or degenerative bone. This case study explores the successful application of the XC Medico MIS 5.5 System Cement Augmented Fenestrated Screw in a clinical setting in Chile.
Sourcing trauma implants isn’t like sourcing commodity disposables. Whether you’re adding a secondary source or qualifying a new orthopedic trauma implant manufacturer, your “supplier” is effectively part of your surgical reliability system—because every backorder, tray mismatch, or undocumented cha