ECD is a vertebral body replacement for the cervical and upper thoracic spine. Its expansion mechanism is designed to allow smooth, continuous expansion in situ.Radiolucent PEEK implants with different heights and endplate angulations are designed to enable the surgeon to choose the specific configuration suited to the individual pathology and anatomical condition.
Benefits:
- Fast surgical procedure.Only one instrument for holding and expanding the implant
- Anatomical shaped endplates
- Continuous expansion mechanism, expandable in situ
- Locking clip, secures the expanded implant to prevent micro movements
About Expandable Corpectomy Devices
Each year, there are more than 150,000 spinal fractures in North America*. There is an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year and approximately 39% of these injuries are cause by motor vehicle accidents4. These non-elective or trauma surgeries sometimes require additional spinal structural support which is when the Expandable Corpectomy Device are used.Another indication or use for these Devices is in the treatment of cancer patients. If the cancer metastasizes or spreads in the spine, the surgeon may opt to remove the affected vertebral bodies and replace them with an Expandable Corpectomy Device.*(http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1264191-overview)
About DePuy Synthes
Founded 1895 in Warsaw, Indiana, by Revra DePuy, DePuy operates as a brand under the Johnson &Johnson Medical organization.On April 27, 2011,DePuy and Synthes agreed to a merger deal. The DePuy Synthes Companies offer the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of orthopaedic and neuro products and services for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neuro, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. http://www.depuysynthes.com