ADVANTAGE ALIF is an innovative, titanium-coated, PEEK device. Commercially pure titanium is applied to the PEEK cage by a plasma spray to create the ADVANTAGE ALIF device.
The ADVANTAGE ALIF device is plasma spray coated with Titanium on the superior and inferior endplate contact surfaces of the device. Analysis shows that the plasma spray process provides uniform porosity with controlled roughness and thickness. The surface roughness is twenty times greater than that of a typical PEEK device. The increased surface roughness and friction at the bony endplates enhances stability upon implantation.
The ADVANTAGE ALIF device blends benefits of titanium and PEEK integrated interbody devices. Our porous Titanium coating provides an osteoconductive surface with hydrophilic properties that facilitate human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) adhesion and proliferation. The coating results in bony on-growth to the device surface—further promoting stability and load sharing. PEEK has a modulus of elasticity that is similar to that of cortical bone. Consequently, PEEK cages have a lower subsidence rate than titanium cages whose modulus of elasticity is significantly higher. ADVANTAGE ALIF has undergone rigorous quality testing according to TGA guidance documents and international standards. The Titanium coating was shown to withstand loading under dynamic testing conditions.
About ALIF Cages
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front of the body to remove disc or bone material from in between two adjacent lumbar vertebrae. The disc material is then replaced by cage containing bone graft or bone morphogenetic protein.The ALIF cage maintains normal disc height as the bone graft fuses with the bone of the vertebrae above and below to stabilize the spine.
About Precision Surgical
Precision Surgical Pty Ltd is an Australian based company founded in 2012, and acquired by now Managing Director, Keith Shevlin in 2016.
Precision Surgical works with global leaders in orthopaedic innovation, to provide Australian surgeons and patients with the highest quality products for efficacious patient outcomes. http://www.precisionsurgical.com.au
In 2017 Precision Surgical together with Signature Orthopeadics, will be providing a custom 3D printed ALIF prosthesis. This will mark a new and exciting use of technology to provide the best possible care for patients in need of life changing spinal surgery.http://www.signatureortho.com.au