The Spine Occipitocervical Fixation System indication is for cases of correction, stabilization and temporary or permanent fixation of occipital/ cervical area and posterior cervical segment of vertebral column, resulting from diseases, such as:
– Traumatology (including fractures);
– Deformities;
– Degenerative and traumatic pathologies;
– Tumors;
– Sequela from inappropriate or not succeeded treatments of described pathologies.
- Low profile
- Safety , stiffness and stability of the system
- Variety of models of articulated screws providing greater freedom of choice
- Anatomic bars with oval holes that facilitate the adjustment of the system
- Various models of hooks for fastening and anchoring Atlas ,Several angles of support for lateral mass
- Greater freedom in occipital fixation fasteners through reverse and posterior screws and versatility connection with the fixation system Pedicle – Lock 1.
About Posterior Cervical Fusion
Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, screws and rods as an adjunct to the fusion. Posterior cervical fusion is performed to treat instabilities which arise from: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture/dislocation, atlantoaxial fractures with insatiability, occipito-cervical dislocation, revisions of previous cervical spine surgery and tumors.(Source: DepuySynthes).
About Baumer
Baumer S.A. develops solutions in Hospitals, Odontology and Health Industry equipments.. Founded in 1952, by Mr. Manoel Amaral Baumer, an entrepreneur, the company is located at Mogi Mirim, in São Paulo State (Brazil) and implanted in a modern industrial plant, with Orthopedic Implants, Biomaterials, Sterilization, Infections Control, Laundry, Surgical Centers, Water Treatment and Health Solid Residuals Treatment Divisions.Baumer S.A. products are certified in Brazil, In Europe, in Asia and in the United States.Baumer S.A. produces material designated to orthopedic surgery. It operates through eight divisions: Genius, Ortopedia, Baumer STIC, Castanho, Baumer Surgical, MWTS, Bömmer, and TECIL. The Ortopedia division offers products related to hip, knee, shoulder-elbow-other extremities, column, trauma/internal fixation/external fixation/intramedular, oncology/reconstruction, maxillofacial, biomaterials, and accessories. http://www.baumer.com.br