Novel BoneScalpel Technique Published in Operative Neurosurgery

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), an international ultrasonic surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic instruments for spine surgery, neurosurgery and other surgical specialties, announces a new clinical publication entitled, "Ultrasonic Total Uncinectomy: A Novel Technique for Complete Anterior Decompression of Cervical Nerve Roots," by Peyman Pakzaban, MD, Houston, Texas.

This clinical article has been published in the December issue of Operative Neurosurgery. "I am excited with being able to share my experiences with my colleagues on my use of the BoneScalpel in performing an Ultrasonic Total Uncinectomy ("UTU") during anterior cervical discectomy fusion ("ACDF") procedures," said Dr. Pakzaban.

The Misonix BoneScalpel is an ultrasonic device providing surgeons with a bone-cutting instrument that provides a clean, controlled bone incision and removal that is also soft tissue sparing. 

Dr. Pakzaban continued, "In my experience and practice, the UTU has been proven to be a safe and effective technique for complete decompression of the cervical nerve root during ACDF procedures." 

Along with the surgical technique, this clinical article also details Dr. Pakzaban's experience with thirty-eight patients undergoing a single- or multi-level UTU in conjunction with an ACDF procedure. These patients were followed up on at one and six week intervals and were tracked for neck pain, radiculopathy and myelopathy. The article also reports average blood loss, surgery time and length of hospital stay. 

In his study, Dr. Pakzaban encountered no vertebral artery injuries or dural lacerations. Dr. Pakzaban concluded, "With unique surgical technologies, like the BoneScalpel, spine surgeons are now able to perform precise procedures, like the Uncinectomy, with a reduced fear of injury to soft tissue or the vertebral artery."

"We are encouraged by Dr. Pakzaban's technical article and study results," said Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix. "This study adds to the growing body of published clinical evidence and confirms the unique value that the BoneScalpel brings to spine surgeons and their patients."

The complete article can be downloaded from Operative Neurosurgery at:   http://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2014/12001/Ultrasonic_Total_Uncinectomy___A_Novel_Technique.5.aspx

About Misonix
Misonix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used in spine surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery,   wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.

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