Smart Disc awarded new patent for spinal disc technology

Smart Disc’s spinal replacement disc for the spine mimics the functionality of the patient’s own intervertebral disc and can be put into place by the surgeon via a posterior application (thereby avoiding the need to go through the front of the patient, as is the current standard practice in disc replacement).

The prosthesis is intended to maintain the normal movement between the vertebral bodies and prevent them from collapsing and thereby irritating or damaging the nerve root by maintaining the disc space height between the bones.

Terry Fiscus, Smart Disc’s CFO, said: “It’s gratifying that the US Patent and Trademark Office has recognized the novel innovations that we have developed. This milestone is a major step for us not only because it protects our intellectual property, but because it moves us closer to a stage in our development where we can become a significant innovator of devices to help improve surgical outcomes.”