O•C•A•M (Occipito-Cervical Anchorage Method) implants are intended for use in treatment of the occipito-cervical spine from the posterior surgical approach.O•C•A•M stabilizer is based on „anchors” fixed in occipital bone and cervical spine (lateral masses). The design of „anchor” provides strongest and safest fixation of implant in bone (till 7 times stronger in comparison to bone screws) and secures the whole stabilisation. Especially, while fixed in lateral masses the implant minimizes the risk of contact with neuro-vascular systems (higher risk occurs while using transpedicular screws). The system is completed by wide range of hooks and screws, which enable several stabilization options according to the intra-operative demand.
Benefits:
- Unique „anchor” design:
- increased safety of stabilisation due to stronger fixation in bone
- possibility of use in occiput and lateral masses
- Low profile of implants
- Quick fixation in bone
- Safe and user friendly procedure
- Full intra-operative control
- Wide range of sizes:
- many stabilisation options
- possibility of elongation to thoracic spine
About Posterior Cervical Fusion
Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, screws and rods as an adjunct to the fusion. Posterior cervical fusion is performed to treat instabilities which arise from: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture/dislocation, atlantoaxial fractures with insatiability, occipito-cervical dislocation, revisions of previous cervical spine surgery and tumors.(Source: Depuy Synthes)
About LFC
LfC is one of the few companies to have achieved a leading position in the design and manufacture of surgical equipment used in spinal treatment in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.In the years 2007-2008 the company was honoured with prestigious awards, including the title of the Most Innovative Product in Poland (First Prize) in 2007 and the Golden Euro award in 2008. It also gained a high position among Polish innovative companies. http://lfc.com.pl