The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a innovative spine solution with technological advancements that truly differentiate it from other systems available. The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a rod based platform. The system consists of the following:
• Polyaxial Screws (Single Innie, Dual Innie, Favored Angle Screw)
• Monoaxial Screws
• Extended Tab Implants
• Hooks
• Cable and Wires
• EXPEDIUM SFX® Cross Connector System
• EXPEDIUM Universal connector Set
• EXPEDIUM Vertebral Body Derotation
• EXPEDIUM Anterior Spine System
The EXPEDIUM® Vertebral Body Derotation System is designed to facilitate vertebral body derotation maneuvers to achieve 3D correction of the scoliotic spine. The design of the system allows for a quick attachment and release to the screws involved in the correction maneuver, without compromising the security surgeons require. The set also includes a selection of instruments that let the surgeon connect the derotation instrumentation at each vertebral level (Segmental Derotation), at multiple vertebral levels along the spine (EnBloc Derotation) or both ways.
- Expedium Family Product Catalogue.pdf
- Vertebral Body Derotation System Guide.pdf
- EXPEDIUM® Spine System Product Binder
In addition, the system also includes Dual-Innie (DI) Screws, providing Independent Locking Technology, one of the most significant technological advancements since the original Polyaxial Screw and the Favored Angle Screw (FAS). You will find that the EXPEDIUM Spine System provides direct benefits in your hospital for a number of pathologies.
The EXPEDIUM Spine System offers a comprehensive solution for rigid posterior fixation of the thoracolumbar regions of the spine. This unique system combines simplicity and versatility allowing the surgeon to design the construct based on intra-operative developments and individual patient anatomy – not the constraints of the implant system.
The EXPEDIUM Spine System offers significant and unique design innovations, giving you a versatile system with maximum flexibility.
These uniquely designed system components include the:
• TOP NOTCH™ Interface
• Dual Lead Thread
• Uni-Planar Screw
• High & Ultra Strength Rods
• Vertebral Body Derotation System
• DI / Independent Locking Technology
• DI Favored Angle Screw
• VIPER® Cortical Fix Fenestrated Screw (VCFFS)
Manufactured from titanium alloy, this system provides the additional benefits of interfacing with other DePuy Synthes Spine thoracolumbar systems such as our Cervical Posterior spine fixation system: MOUNTAINEER® OCT Spine System, and our Minimally Invasive Spine System: VIPER and VIPER 2 Systems.
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.
About DePuy Synthes Companies
DePuy Synthes Companies, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies***, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes Companies solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.
*DePuy Synthes represents the products and services of DePuy Synthes, Inc. and its affiliates. Medos International SARL is the legal manufacturer of the VIPER® and EXPEDIUM® Fenestrated Screw Systems.
**Consultant to DePuy Synthes Spine
***The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies comprise the surgery, orthopaedics, and cardiovascular businesses within Johnson & Johnson’s Medical Devices segment.