DSS Stabilization System is intended as a single-level system for non-cervical pedicle fixation from the T4 to S1 vertebrae to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine. The system consists of polyaxial, cannulated pedicle screws; slotted couplers; and rigid couplers. The DSS® System allows various fixation configurations to address patients with an array of lumbar spine anatomies and pathologies. Each construct is designed to treat specific indications and has its own limitations. It is important to review the cleared Instructions for Use for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, contraindications, and limitations for the rigid and slotted coupler designs.
- Rigid and Slotted Coupler Designs
- Provides options in the rigidity required for fusion stabilization
- Modular system adapts to varied anatomy commonly encountered
- Novel Implant Design
- Polyaxial connection capabilities
- Cannulated pedicle screws and instruments
- Precise minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches
- MIS Instrumentation
- Intuitive/easy to use
- Cannulated instruments for K-wire guidance in MIS
- Sterile Packaging
- Reduced inventory
- Facilitates traceability
About Pedicle Screw/Rod–Based Dynamic Stabilization Devices
Dynamic stabilization is a surgical technique designed to allow for some movement of the spine, while maintaining enough stability to prevent too much movement. Pedicle-based dynamic devices were first designed to stabilize the abnormal segment and to unload degenerated discs and facet joints, while maintaining the same level of normal motion.By unloading the pressure on the degenerated disc and facets, pedicle-based dynamic devices have the potential to reduce pain associated with these anatomical structures. Furthermore, these devices can be used to prevent adjacent-segment disease, either by replacing the whole construct with dynamic rods or by “topping off” the rigid instrumented segment with pedicle-based dynamic devices, avoiding an abrupt change from a rigid construct to the more mobile adjacent segment. It has also been argued that using pedicle-based dynamic devices can promote better fusion because of micromovements across endplates, and can protect from implant failure because of better load sharing through the implant. Finally, these devices can be used to stabilize posterior iatrogenic destabilizing surgery, such as wide laminectomy and facetectomy.
About Paradigm Spine
Paradigm Spine is a provider of non-fusion and fusion spinal implant solutions that serve to address the unmet clinical needs of spine surgeons and their patients. Starting with the coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device, Paradigm Spine develops a full non-fusion product portfolio of motion preserving, tissue sparing technologies, as well as fusion products.http://www.paradigmspine.com