For patients with these indications, the surgical procedure is less invasive, compared to the traditional standard of care. The unilateral implant system is attached to the spine on the concave side of the major curve using only two to three screws. This is a short and comparatively simple procedure that takes about one hour. On completion of the procedure, the patient returns home after a short hospitalization period (2-3 days).

Conventional Scoliosis Treatment vs. The ApiFix System
| Typical Standard Scoliosis Case | Typical ApiFix Case |
Incision length | ~45 cm | ~10-20 cm |
Surgery time | 4-6 hours | ~2-3 hour |
Hospitalization | 6-7 days | 2-3 days |