SP-Fix is a spinous process fixation device that is designed to provide structural stability, indirect decompression and immobilization of the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
SP-Fix® is implanted using a minimally invasive approach and preserves the supraspinous ligament. SP-Fix® offers surgeons an easy-to-use system that helps preserve patient anatomy. SP-Fix® is not a stand-alone device and requires additional fixation.
Benefits:
- Optimal Fit: SP-Fix® implant assemblies are customized before implantation, allowing optimal positioning of the plates for secure and reliable fixation. PEEK Barrels can be sized independently of the plates to add distraction where necessary.
- Zero-Step Locking: With its ratchet design, SP-Fix® automatically locks during compression, eliminating extra tightening steps, and reducing complexity.
- Absolute Control: SP-Fix® instruments maintain control of the implant, allowing for precise implant delivery.
About Interspinous Devices
Interspinous spacers sometimes also called as Interspinous process decompression systems, are the devices implanted between vertebral spinous processes. These spacers are made up of a very strong but lightweight metal (titanium) which is biocompatible in the human body. These devices are imbedded in body to confine painful motion else enabling normal motion and to treat lumbar spinal stenosis, discogenic low-back pain, facet syndrome, disc herniations, and non-traumatic instability. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a thinning of the spinal canal in the lower back which causes compression on nerves and it is developed gradually with age. Radiology tests are used to confirm a diagnosis of moderate degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. People with lumbar spinal stenosis experience pain but may also have weakness in their leg, lower back and buttocks, numbness, tingling.
The Interspinous spacer are implanted between those vertebrae in such a way that it prevents the patient from bending too far backward which causes pain by surgical procedure. The procedure is very small and sometimes patient can go home within a day.The increasing prevalence of spinal stenosis due to aging, arthritis, heredity and increased demand of surgical procedures that improved lifestyle and comfort will drive the Interspinous spacer market. The adoption of spacers are increasing due to low complication rate as compared to decompression and spinal fusion. The Interspinous spacers are widely used in geriatric population as per Medicare data due to old age patient are not comfortable with surgery due to their health conditions. Source:Transparency Market Research (TMR)
About Globus Medical
Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading spinal implant manufacturer and is driving significant technological advancements across a complete suite of spinal products. Founded in 2003, Globus’ single-minded focus on advancing spinal surgery has made it the fastest growing company in the history of orthopedics. Globus is driven to utilize superior engineering and technology to achieve pain free, active lives for all patients with spinal disorders. http://www.globusmedical.com