The modular nature of the SSE implant system allows correction of diverse and even serious injuries or degenerative conditions in the lumbar spine, as well as marked deformities. Even for complex indications, this unique instrumentation system allows surgeons to choose from a number of alternative methods of fixation during the actual operation. SSE is a simple yet effective approach, based on three components: the screw, the nut and the rod.
Advantages
– Three-point fixation achieves higher stability
– Rapid and simple assembly
– Perfect anchorage in all situations
– Optimal solution in all cases
Features
– Two implant modules: lumbar and deformity
– Mono- and polyaxial pedicle screws
– Cross plates
– Rods in 5.2 and 6.0 mm diameter
– Variable hook options
– Lateral connectors
– Easy to use instrumentation
– Instrumentation for fracture reduction
About Spinal Deformity
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can occur in any age group. Scoliosis is a coronal plane (i.e. side to side) deformity occurring in children, adolescents, and adults. Symptoms vary with age of onset and severity of the curvature; cosmetic problems including sitting imbalance, breathing difficulty or delayed development is common findings in infants and young children. A rib hump, pelvic or shoulder height imbalance tend to common in the adolescent group. Intractable back pain, sciatica, leg weakness or numbness and gait difficulty are common reasons for surgical correction in adults.
Kyphosis is seen when a person’s spinal balance has moved too far forward to allow the spine to effectively carry the body weight without progressive deformity, pain or neurologic loss of function. Patients typically walk in a forward flexed posture being unable to stand up straight. This condition can also occur along with scoliosis causing Kyphoscoliosis.
About Braun Aesculap
B. Braun’s Aesculap division, (/æsˈkliːp/), which includes Aesculap, Inc., its American unit, is a manufacturer of surgical equipment. It manufactures a range of equipment including sutures, handheld surgical instruments, implants, and electrosurgical devices and powers systems. It also provides training to healthcare workers through its Aesculap Academy.Aesculap was founded in 1867 in Tuttlingen, Germany by Gottfried Jetter. Aesculap, Inc., its American division, was founded 110 years later in 1977 in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Aesculap AG was incorporated into the B. Braun Group in 1998. http://www.bbraun.com