Pathfinder® Pedicle Screw System

Intuitive Procedure. MIS Advantage.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) represents one of the most exciting and dynamic segments of spine surgery.

We are committed to advancing the art and science of spine surgery, and our goal is to make minimally invasive techniques simple and intuitive.

We are determined to meet the demands of spine surgeons by offering a complete MIS solution, one that combines the capabilities of an open technique with the benefits of a minimalist approach.

Pathfinder is designed to simplify single or multi-level segmental procedures, utilizing fewer incisions and requiring less muscle trauma than open procedures.

Advanced reduction, distraction and compression capabilities differentiate it from all other systems on the market today.

You deserve more, your patients deserve Pathfinder.

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Benefits of MIS

MIS/TLIF Open
Fusion Rates 92% 94%
Stay (days) 2.9 4.4
Estimated Blood Loss (dl) 1.15 4.85
OR Time (hours) 2.95 3.5

Khoo, Larry, MD. Data on file.

Key Components

Extender Sleeves

  • Attach easily to screw heads
  • Provide working space for subsequent instrumentation
  • Guide rod placement into screw heads

Pedicle Screws

  • Titanium: 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 mm diameters
  • Polyaxial with 7.8 mm offset or 64º range of angulation

Rod Holders

  • Multiple options accommodate surgeon preference
  • Top loading with tactile feedback

Closure Tops

  • Lateral locking lip resists cross threading and sidewall flaring
  • Point and rim feature limits axial slippage
  • Shear-off hex feature enables revision
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Surgical Flexibility

  •  Pathfinder in conjunction with our interbody spacer ranges:

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Spacers

  • TraXis® Vertebral Body Replacement

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Spacers

  • Cadence® Lumbar Interbody Spacer
  •  Fidji® Vetebral Body Replacement

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Spacers

  • InFix® Anterior Lumbar Device
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Related Articles

Indications
Instrumentation/Range
Pathfinder Minimally Invasive Instrumentation
References
Request Product Brochure and Surgical Technique
Operative Technique
Minimally Invasive TLIF Case Report
Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screws Used in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Disorders

Availability

Availability is subject to confirmation: if you have any questions concerning availability please contact Zimmer Spine Europe, Africa, Middle East office found on the Contact Us page.