Path4 Ventures and LDR Executive to Speak at In Spine and Orthopedics Convention
Steve Whitlock, veteran orthopedic executive, to present innovative non-fusion products

Austin, TX - October 13, 2005

LDR Spine, a total spine solution company, announced today that Steve Whitlock, president and CEO, has been selected to present at the In Spine & Orthopedics event being held Nov. 2-3 in Dallas. Whitlock will highlight the novel artificial discs for which LDR Spine is seeking approval for use in the United States.

Mobi-C® and Mobidisc® are pioneering, second-generation artificial cervical and lumbar discs. They are the only discs that use mobile-bearing technology and contained mobility and are designed to provide a natural range of movement. Mobi-C utilizes a one-step implantation which simplifies the surgical technique. Mobidisc is accompanied by simple, easy-to-use instrumentation and a wide range of sizing options

Whitlock has worked in the musculoskeletal industry for over 15 years in various roles such as business development, product development and marketing. As president and CEO of LDR Spine, he is responsible for all company functions and works with the board of directors to insure company performance.

About LDR Spine
LDR Spine supplies U.S. surgeons with innovative spinal solutions in partnership with LDR Medical of Troyes, France. LDR Spine works closely with surgeons to develop implantable systems and instrumentation that make spine surgery reproducible, easier to perform, and restores optimum stability and mobility to patients. More information is located at www.ldrspine.com.

About Path4 Ventures
Founded in 2004, Path4 Ventures LLC is a management-centric venture capital company based in Austin, Texas. The company identifies, creates and develops opportunities in the healthcare industry utilizing a "hands-on" management style by taking an active role in the technologies and opportunities in which it invests. More information is available at www.path4ventures.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Media:
Debbie Herrington, Hill and Knowlton
512-331-0547
debbie.herrington@hillandknowlton.com

Company Contact:
Jerry DeVries, Path4 Ventures
jerry@path4.com
http://www.path4ventures.com