Kineflex technology has proven to be clinically successful, enabling the KPD to treat single-level symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) between the L1-S1 levels.The Kineflex Prosthetic Disc (KPD) is constructed of two implant-grade cobalt-chromium molybdenum (CCM) endplates with titanium plasma-sprayed surfaces for osseointegration, and a CCM core. The core is in the shape of a bi-convex disc. Only one size core is utilized with all the system combinations. The endplates are provided in various heights, defined by their thickness relative to the disc centreline, with combinations ranging from 10mm to 13.75mm. The endplates are also provided with lordotic angles to result in wedge combinations of 5°, 10° and 15°. The Kineflex geometry replicates the natural motion of the intervertebral disc by allowing for five degrees of freedom. The CCM-on-CCM wear-couple produces low volumetric wear.
Benefits:
- Low profile anatomically shaped disc provides a close match to patient anatomy
- Unique three-part disc design allows for five degrees of freedom
- Intuitive instrumentation combined with a simple surgical procedure reduces theatre time
About Lumbar Artificial Disc
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is newer type of spinal disc procedure that utilizes an anterior (front – through the abdominal region) approach to replace a painful, arthritic, worn-out intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine with a metal and plastic prosthesis (artificial disc). Artificial disc replacement is primarily considered for patients with isolated 1-level (one disc only) degenerative disc disease. Prior to the development of ADR, spinal fusion was the principal treatment for painful degenerative disc disease that failed to improve with nonoperative management. ADR is generally NOT recommended for patients with spinal fractures, instability, neurologic compression, or multiple level degenerative disc disease – spinal fusion remains the treatment of choice for these conditions. The advantages of ADR include a faster recovery time than spinal fusion and preserved motion at the disc level. The theoretical long-term advantage of ADR, which remains unproven, is the possibility of decreased adjacent level stress and arthritis compared with spinal fusion.
About Southern Medical
Southern Medical (Pty) Ltd is the company in the Southern Group of Biomedical Companies dedicated to the development and manufacture of advanced, innovative and high quality orthopaedic implant devices.http://www.southmed.co.za