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Our FACT™ is an enzyme linked immunosorbent sandwich assay (ELISA) that measures the presence of a Fibronectin-Aggrecan Complex (FAC) and other related biomarkers in a fluid specimen taken from patients with spine or joint related pain. FAC is a unique molecular complex that has been reported in peer reviewed publications to be associated with painful inflammation.
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FACT™ Clinical Relevance
Physicians commonly use MRI imaging to identify orthopedic abnormalities. However, MRI has limitations. Many patients have “normal” looking anatomy following a traumatic injury even though degenerative enzymes may be at work causing pain and slowly destroying their joint. Additionally, patients often have non-painful abnormalities that are indistinguishable from painful conditions. This makes it difficult for surgeons to diagnosis the source of pain and to make decisions on the best course of treatment. The limitations of MRI often lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment, leaving patients to continue to suffer in pain following treatment, despite the best intentions of their physicians.
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