The DAS - DORSO LUMBAR IMPLANT is applied if the anterior thoracic or lumbar spine needs to be reconstructed.
One or more vertebral bodies can be substituted
The Implant may be distracted continuously in situ
The Implant corrects malalignments of the spine by distraction
The Implant is anchored easily and safely between the adjacent end plates of the vertebral bodies
The anterior vertebral column is stabilized so as to become load bearing
The Implant has a hollow design. If necessary the implant may be filled with bone through large orifices in the cylindrical portions. This may be done either before or after insertion.
In case of instabilities use instrumentation to protect Implant against dislocation
Indications
Contraindications
The DAS - DORSO LUMBAR IMPLANT may be used after complete or partial corpectomy caused by destruction of the vertebral body. Such destruction may be caused by
Tumours
Fractures
Infections
The
DAS - DORSO LUMBAR IMPLANT must not be used
in cases of acute infections or if intolerance
to the material is proven. Incase of poor
medical or psychological general state of
patient which would be further aggravated
through surgery, careful consideration must
be given.
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