NuVasive Inc. announced the new Precice Stryde system for the NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics was used in the first set of patients in procedures performed by Dror Paley, MD, FRCSC, according to a company press release.

The Precice Stryde is a third-generation limb lengthening system that includes an implantable intramedullary nail, locking screws, reusable instruments and a hand-held external remote controller. The system received FDA clearance in April to be used in both the tibia and femur. Patients are reportedly able to non-invasively lengthen or shorten the implant to a prescribed length with the use of an external remote control.