Surgeons at the Flagstaff (Ariz.) Bone & Joint ASC completed the first OsteoPearl allograft implant procedure.
The allograft implant procedure is a treatment option for individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures by using a biological alternative to traditional cement, according to a news release shared with Becker's.
The OsteoPearl VBA System uses natural bone material as opposed to synthetic materials, leading to improved bone healing and patient outcomes.
The procedure was performed by Nathan Swain, DO, and Marshall Meier, MD.