Spinos by privelop is an innovative implant for use in the treatment of low back pain. It enables the distance between the spinous processes to be maintained, while preserving full mobility.The in-situ continuous adjustability of the interspinous distance affords dynamic stabilisation of the spinal motion segment, whilst effectively preventing narrowing of the neural foramina and excessive loading of the facet joints. At the same time all anatomical structures, including the supraspinous ligament, are preserved intact.
Design Rationale
- With the infinitely variable adjustability of distance in-situ, the functional requirements of theindividual spinal motion segment can be re-established. At the same time, flexible contact areas on the spinous processes help to prevent bony atrophy and peak loading.
- The cone shaped, tapered point facilitates insertion of the implant into the interspinous space.
- Bevelled edges allow good adaptation to the existing individual anatomy and permit simultaneous application at adjacent levels.
- Material: Titanium is capable of meeting the highest demands in terms of reliability and tissue compatibility, while least disturbing postoperative diagnostic imaging.The choice of material also makes this implant suitable for those with allergies.
Biomechanical Effects:
- Restoration of the interspinous distance
- Natural tension banding“ by the supraspinous ligament is maintained
- Unloading of the facet joints
- Relief of pressure on the spinal nerves
- Relief of pressure on the posterior portions of the intervertebral disc
- Poss. widening of the spinal canal
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 Privalop
The privelop-spine ag was founded as a result of intense collaboration over many years between experts with different specializations (physicians, orthotists, distributors of medical equipment). www.privelop-spine.ag