The rough Ti-iT® titanium coating and the radiolucent BlackArmor® material make the KONG®-TL VBR E vertebral body replacement a unique implant for the thoracolumbar spine. In particular, the KONG®-TL VBR E paves the way for new perspectives and treatment approaches in tumor/radiation therapy.
Benefits:
- Radiolucent BlackArmor® material for
- optimized imaging in X-rays, CT, and MRI
- exact delineation and time-saving planning of the radiation dose for radiation therapy
- Optimal primary stability
- thanks to the tooth profile and spikes on the end plates
- The fully modular design allows optimal adaptation to the patient’s anatomy
- continuous, in situ adjustment of implant height
- the modular design of the implant, permits a variety of components combinations to accommodate a wide range of anatomies
- lordosis/kyphosis angle can be selected through corresponding end plate angles
- end plate/body connection allows for 360° approach options
- In combination with icotec pedicle screw systems, we offer a unique 360° radiolucent stabilization solution.
About Expandable Corpectomy Devices
Each year, there are more than 150,000 spinal fractures in North America*. There is an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year and approximately 39% of these injuries are cause by motor vehicle accidents4. These non-elective or trauma surgeries sometimes require additional spinal structural support which is when the Expandable Corpectomy Device are used.Another indication or use for these Devices is in the treatment of cancer patients. If the cancer metastasizes or spreads in the spine, the surgeon may opt to remove the affected vertebral bodies and replace them with an Expandable Corpectomy Device.*(http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1264191-overview)
About Icotec
icotec develops and manufactures innovative, high-strength implants from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic for the treatment of patients in the areas of spinal and trauma surgery. Since its foundation in 2000, icotec has developed into one of the world’s leading companies in the field of carbon-fiber-reinforced implants. The basis is the Injection Moulding CFM (Composit Flow Molding) process which was developed by icotec.https://www.icotec-medical.com/us-en