The CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system enhances efficiency and ease of use with intuitively designed instruments and a complete array of implant options for treating complex spinal pathologies with one system. Introducing the lowest profile 4.75 stabilization system on the market, CREO® 4.75 provides surgical solutions for small stature and pediatric patients. CREO® 5.5mm has a competitively low profile design that optimizes visibility at the operative site.
- Efficiency Engineered: The CREO® Semi-Automatic Locking Cap Driver holds and dispenses eight locking caps and is 75% faster* than the traditional locking cap application.
- Non-Threaded Locking: The patented non-threaded locking technology effectively eliminates cross-threading; the locking cap securely captures the rod while allowing for adjustment within the screw head.
- Optimized Visualization and Access: CREO® offers low profile 14mm and 14.75mm implants for 4.75mm and 5.5mm rod diameters, respectively. The CREO® reducers are designed with minimal bulk for improved visualization. The engagement interface of the reduction instruments was designed with less run-on-rod to fit in high curves and tight screw-to-screw conditions.
*Based on internal testing, actual results may vary per case.
The CREO® Derotation System is a comprehensive set of instruments designed to aid in deformity maneuvers. This revolutionary system is designed for simple, quick, and rigid connections to multiple anchoring points with three tower options for varying techniques. Rigid coupling capability provides load sharing across multiple segments.
- Multiple Derotation Options: The CREO® Derotation System offers multiple options for various correction techniques — Clip-On Derotator, Reduction Clip with Derotation Tube Attachment, and Reduction Derotator.
- Simultaneous Reduction and Derotation: Up to 30mm of simultaneous reduction and derotation can be achieved with CREO®, CREO® Threaded, CREO® Threaded CoCr, and CREO® 4 .75 Threaded CoCr.
- Low Profile: CREO® Derotation instruments feature a low profile.
- Compatible with Various Maneuver Techniques: The CREO® Derotation System can be used for various derotation maneuvers, such as segmental, rib hump correction, and translation of coronally displaced vertebrae.
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.