S4 Long Tab system evolves to a pedicle screw system enabling the user to perform a streamlined surgical technique with small MIS skin incisions.
Clinical Benefits:
– Direct Visualization
– The extended blades provide a constant direct view of the surgical site without the need of additional instruments, facilitating the surgical steps and monitoring during surgery
– Guided Rod Insertion
– The system offers intuitive, streamlined instrumentation to facilitate efficiency in the OR workflow. Combined with the special MIS design of the implants, a guided rod insertion is practicable. In addition, the integrated reduction capability of the screws reduces the need for additional instrumentation.
– Lean Surgical Workflow
– The system is based on the proven and versatile S4® platform technologies that are designed to meet the surgeons demand for a quicker yet streamlined surgical procedure
– MIS Skin Incisions
– The slim profile technology of the screw allows for a small implant design of 10.5 mm diameter and therefore for MIS skin incisions and instrument manipulation in tight anatomical spaces. Furthermore good cosmetic results can be achieved. Supported by a comprehensive spinal product portfolio the S4® Long Tab allows to provide patients all the benefits of MIS surgery.
Features:
- Polyaxial, cannulated pedicle screws in different diameters and length
- Straight and curved MIS rods
- Slim instrumentation
- Special designed compression and distraction instruments
About MIS
The trend in spine surgery for many procedures has been moving toward minimally invasive approaches. These include spine surgery for lumbar fusion, deformity surgery, cervical surgery and sacroiliac joint fusion. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) include decreased pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. However, there is a difficult learning curve for surgeons when mastering MIS procedures. Increasing familiarity with MIS techniques creates more options for surgeons treating spine conditions with the potential to decrease surgical complications. The goal of this conference is to update neurological and orthopedic surgeons, as well as allied health professionals on the latest advances in MIS surgical techniques.
About Aesculap
Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, founded in 1867 in Tuttlingen, Germany, is the world’s largest and one of the most respected manufacturers of surgical instruments and sterilization container systems. Aesculap is a leading privately-owned manufacturing company, passionately committed to providing high-quality, innovative products and services to all surgical disciplines, including Neurosurgery, Microsurgery, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive, Thoracic, Micro-vascular, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Laparoscopic and General Surgeries and Central Processing. www.aesculapusa.com.