TRANSITION Stabilization System is a semi-rigid, posterior fixation solution providing unique biomechanical profiles. TRANSITION® offers multiple solutions to treat the patient’s clinical need and represents a significant step forward in the treatment of spinal conditions. TRANSITION® is only indicated for use when fusion with autogenous bone graft is being performed at all instrumented levels.
TRANSITION Stabilization System is an implant designed to provide stabilization of segments for the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities in the spine. TRANSITION® incorporates a central cord, compressible bumper and flexible spacer. The system acts as a semi-rigid ligament with the ability to both bend and stretch, stabilizing your spine in a less rigid manner compared to other treatment options.
- Unique Biomechanical Profiles: With its SoftStop™ Technology, TRANSITION® allows Optimized Load Sharing with the anterior column and Transitional Stabilization between rigidly fused levels and uninstrumented spinal segments.
- Drop & Lock Simplicity: Preassembled implants drop into top-loading screws and lock with a 90º turn.
- Robust design: The system has been subjected to 8X more testing than traditional rigid rod systems.
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 Globus Medical
Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading musculoskeletal solutions company 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. Additional information can be accessed at www.globusmedical.com.