Expanding Orthopedics Inc. to Present the FLXfit™, its Novel 3D Expandable Interbody TLIF Cage, at ArgoSpine in Paris

OR AKIVA, Israel, February 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately held medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative expandable devices for spine surgery, is excited to announce that the FLXfit™, the world's only 3D articulated and lordotic expandable interbody cage, will be presented at the international ArgoSpine Meeting in Paris.

World renowned spine surgeon, Prof. Le Huec, Head, Ortho-Spine Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, France and former President of ISASS and EuroSpine, will present the cadaver study performed with his French and German colleagues, Dr. R. Morrison, Dr. J. Rigal and Dr. K. Schnake: "Preservation of vertebral endplate integrity of expansion of a novel three-dimensional expanding cage using a single portal TLIF approach - a cadaver study".

Prof. Le Huec explained that, "Expandable cages that expand without control can create significant stress in the disc space, which increases the risk of subsidence and loss of disc height, and, more severely, can break the endplate, which may lead to failed surgery and re-operation." He added that "our experience with the FLXfit™ on numerous cadavers yielded great safety results as it enables gradual and continuous expansion, fully controlled by the surgeon, limiting risk of over-distraction and or endplate violation.

Prof. Le Huec noted that, "In addition, thanks to its large footprint and lordotic expansion mechanism, the force distribution is more anatomical, which reduces the pressure on the endplates." He concluded that "we have started to offer the FLXfit™ to our patients and initial results and follow-ups shows promising performance. The device's unique articulating and lordotic expansion design enables a less invasive procedure, while providing great stability, anatomical press fit and sagittal contour reconstruction."

Mr. Ofer Bokobza, CEO of Expanding Orthopedics, said that, "We are honored to receive the opportunity to present the FLXfit™ at the prestigious ArgoSpine Meeting." Mr. Bokobza stated that "the great work performed by Prof. Le Huec, Dr. Schnake and their colleagues was crucial in demonstrating the safety of the FLXfit™, leading to continuation of the clinical work, and will rapidly accelerate the acceptance of the FLXfit™ as a new solution to enhance interbody lumbar fusion."

About Expanding Orthopedics Inc. 

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. is medical device company developing and marketing innovative products designed to address unmet clinical needs for spine care and improve long-term patients' outcome. The Company is spearheaded by seasoned management team, and is backed by prominent spine surgeons. EOI owns a broad patent portfolio around anatomically fit, expandable devices for enhanced stability through a minimally invasive approach.

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