Expandable vertebral body replacement implant system used for the surgical reconstruction of the thoracic and lumbar spine after vertebrectomy (T1-L5)
Features:
- Gear driven stepless expansion in situ using a low profile distractor
- Large height range (17-132mm)
- 3 different sized lateral end plates to bridge vertebral body to assist with stability
- Lateral surgical approach
- Color coding for ease of use
- Material: Titanium alloy
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 Ulrich
Our company was founded in Ulm, Germany in 1912 by Heinrich C. Ulrich and has remained a family-owned company to this day. Even today, in fourth generation, the fascination for medical technology as well as our innovative capacity stand in the first place.We place great value on quality “Made in Germany”. Due to intensive market evaluations within the company as well as together with experts, we receive important input for the needs on the markets.In the industry we have a reputation as High-Tech Company. The production with our modern machine park takes place at the highest technical level.http://www.ulrichmedical.de/en/