Stryker Luxor Lite Surgical Technique

The objective of Stryker Spine Less Invasive Technologies (LITe) is to replicate the clinical results of the corresponding open procedure. What sets the minimally invasive procedures apart from open procedures is that while delivering similar clinical results, these procedures may offer reduced intraoperative blood loss, reduced post operative mobilization times, and minimized postoperative consumption of orally administered narcotics. The Luxor Retractor, part of the LITe platform, was designed to provide access to the thoracic and lumbar spine from a posterior approach via a small incision. The oval design of Luxor reduces the medial/lateral muscle retraction seen in some circular retractors, while providing more working space at the level of the incision.