• 99% probability of detection if there is a breach^[1]

• Doubles the detection rate; even small breaches can be
   detected^[1]

• Time saving technique reduces screw placement time^[2]

• Decreases radiation exposure by up to 30%^[2]


[1] Electrical Conductivity Measurement: a new technique to detect iatrogenic initial pedicle perforation,      C. Bolger, M. O. Kelleher, L. McEvoy, M. Brayda-Bruno, A. Kaelin, J-Y Lazennec, J-C Le Huec,               C. Logroscino, P. Mata, P. Moreta, G. Saillant, R. Zeller, European Spine Journal, 16(6):1919-1924, 2007

[2] PediGuard: A Solution for the Challenges of Pedicle Screw Placement, Randal R. Betz, MD, Amer F. Samdani, MD, Mladen Djurasovic, MD, Stewart I. Bailey, MD, Courtney Brown, MD, JahanGir Asghar, MD, Linda P. D’Andrea, MD, John Dimar, MD, Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD, John Gaughan, PhD, Temple University Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sport Medicine, John Lachman Society Publication, Volume 3, Spring 2008