The PYRAMID™ Anterior Lumbar Plate design fits within the patients’ anatomy in the majority of the cases.
The key factors of success are:
- Vigorous pre-operative evaluation of the vascular anatomy to
define the safety zone for placement of the implant design. - Anatomic, low-profile implant design to minimize risk of
contact with the vessels. - Appropriate surgical technique to help ensure a successful
supplementary fixation.”
Features:
- Smooth, low-profile design specifically accommodates the vascular anatomy at L5-S1
- Provides added stability to an interbody construct so that a 360o procedure is not necessary
- Comparable stability to pedicle screws
- Spiral lock threads secure the unique cover plate mechanism to help prevent screw backout
- Size-specific Plate Guides help ensure controlled passage of instruments and precise trajectory
- Simple, integrated instrument system helps ensure a consistent reproducible procedure
- Color-coded instruments and implants facilitate size-specific device placement
About Medtronic
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Medtronic is the world’s largest medical technology company. Spinal and Biologics is Medtronic’s second-largest business, accounting for $3.0 billion, or 22%, of Medtronic’s $13.5 billion in revenue in FY2008. Our market leadership is largely a result of our innovation: we’re developing many of the new standards of care in spinal and musculoskeletal therapies. We collaborate with world-renowned surgeons, researchers, and innovative partners to offer state-of-the-art therapies for spinal, neurological, orthopedic, and oral maxillofacial conditions.http://www.medtronic.com