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 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