The CerLoc Posterior Cervical Fusion system uses a minimally invasive surgical technique to provide indirect decompression and stabilize the cervical spine. The simple instrumentation is used to access, decorticate the facet joints, and place the implants.
Features:
- Increase foraminal volume – Interfacet allograft increases foraminal height, width, and area which may be compressing the exiting nerve root1
- Posterolateral fusion – Allograft can be used in conjunction with posterior instrumentation to aid in posterolateral fusion
- Stabilization of the segment – Stabilization of the facet joints increases the stiffness of the segment, providing an optimal environment for fusion2
Benefits:
- Biomechanics – Patented implant geometry limits motion due to the rectangular body limiting flexion/extension and the dual vertical stabilizers limiting both axial rotation and lateral bending
- Lordosis Correction – Unique implant geometry helps restore lordosis in addition to increasing the foraminal volume
- Anti-Migration – Tapered design, vertical stabilizers, and press-fit sizing mitigate the possibility of implant migration
- Decortication – Decortication is efficiently performed as part of the procedure
Lee LA, et al. Effect of machined interfacet allograft spacers on cervical foraminal height and area. J Neurosurg Spine. Jun;20(6):772, 2014Trahan J, Morales E, Richter EO, Tender GC. The effects of lumbar facet dowels on joint stiffness: a biomechanical study. Ochsner J. 2014 Spring; 14(1):44-50.
About VGI Medical
VGI Medical, LLC (VGI) is an innovative medical device company founded in 2007. VGI is focused on using its industry knowledge and creative thinking to develop and commercialize a broad range of advanced, high-performance and innovative spinal implants. VGI is on its way to establishing a new standard in spine care. Our company was recognized its first year as having developed the top-emerging technology in facet fixation with VerteLoc®. Applying the principles of this success, VGI Medical added SiJoin® to its product line in 2013 for Sacroiliac fusion. Staying true to the mantra of innovation, VGI Medical released the truly unique VerteLP in early 2016. VerteLP goes beyond merely adding a Lateral Interbody Fusion system as a product offering by improving upon both the technology and the process.https://vgimedical.com