K2M has globally launched its Ravine Lateral Access System and Aleutian Lateral Interbody System, according to a K2M news release.
Ravine, initially debuted at last year's North American Spine Society annual meeting, provides a dual flat blade platform for less invasive muscle splitting transpsoas approach. The system allows for rigid fixation to the spine and a third and fourth blade intraoperative option.
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