Spatial S3 system, provides a Semi-Rigid Osteosynthesis. It offers a choice between rods, bars and plates inside the same set and the possibility to choose the rigidity of the osteosynthesis during surgery A unique range of pedicular screws for the three options (S3, R6, TL) The same shared instruments.
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 ITEM
ITEM®, a French company, specializes in the design and manufacture of orthopedic implants for the surgery and neurosurgery, and more specifically for the spine, the foot and hand.http://www.item-implant.com/en/