SmartLoc Dynamic System was launched by A-Spine as a posterior semi-rigid stabilization device, preserving mobility in the segment through their peek rods.
About Pedicle Screw/Rod–Based Dynamic Stabilization Devices
Dynamic stabilization is a surgical technique designed to allow for some movement of the spine, while maintaining enough stability to prevent too much movement. Pedicle-based dynamic devices were first designed to stabilize the abnormal segment and to unload degenerated discs and facet joints, while maintaining the same level of normal motion.By unloading the pressure on the degenerated disc and facets, pedicle-based dynamic devices have the potential to reduce pain associated with these anatomical structures. Furthermore, these devices can be used to prevent adjacent-segment disease, either by replacing the whole construct with dynamic rods or by “topping off” the rigid instrumented segment with pedicle-based dynamic devices, avoiding an abrupt change from a rigid construct to the more mobile adjacent segment. It has also been argued that using pedicle-based dynamic devices can promote better fusion because of micromovements across endplates, and can protect from implant failure because of better load sharing through the implant. Finally, these devices can be used to stabilize posterior iatrogenic destabilizing surgery, such as wide laminectomy and facetectomy.
About A-Spine Asia
Founded in June 2001 and based in Taipei, A-Spine Asia (ASA) is an emerging medical device company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of spinal implants and instruments for better spine health management. In addition to its leading position in the spinal implant market in Taiwan, ASA’s products are now commercially available in more than 15 countries worldwide including China, Spain, Philippines, Australia/New Zealand, Iran, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad. The company has a well-trained and highly motivated management team with extensive experience in orthopedic and spine medical devices. ASA has developed strong & long-term relationships with spine surgeons across Taiwan to offer a unique distribution capability. http://www.aspine.com.tw