uCentum® + ELBA
uCentum®
The uCentum® system from the German company ulrich medical is a comprehensive implant system for posterior stabilization, fixation and correction of the thoracic and lumbar spine, including the sacrum.
Who is it for?
Implant recipients may suffer from degenerative and post-traumatic spinal instability, disc disease, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures or deformities, pseudoarthrosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumours or post-discectomy syndrome. The system is intended for open or minimally invasive percutaneous applications.
Why uCentum®?
The uCentum® system is a top-quality, self-contained solution for a wide range of thoracic and lumbar spine procedures, even in minimally invasive procedures. It is based on a set of cannulated and not cannulated pedicle screws. These augmentable screws allow for cement augmentation of the vertebral body in osteoporotic spinal disorders. Furthermore the crosslink and offset connectors, lamina hooks and rods made of cobalt-chromium alloy allow for more effective correction of spinal deformities and greater postoperative stability than its titanium equivalents.
Components are supplied in a range of anatomical sizes to meet the needs of as many patients as possible. In addition, the uCentum® system is suitable for right-to-left instrumentation, making it easier to adapt to the individual needs of a left-handed surgeon.
ELBA
3D printed cage for transforaminal interbody fusion of the lumbar spine from the Italian company Tsunami Medical.
Who is it for?
The implant is indicated for patients suffering from acute or chronic instability of the motion segments in the lumbar spine. Specifically, in cases of degenerative disc disease, fracture, spondylolisthesis, spinal trauma or stenosis, and in the presence of pseudoarthrosis or tumor.
Why ELBA ?
One of the most significant advantages of the implant is the additive manufacturing process using 3D selective laser melting technology. This allows combining a flexible design with a unique ” net ” structure, which contributes to excellent cage stability and maximum colonization volume of the new bone. The semi-open internal design also promotes the circulation of blood cells, which further contributes to a rapid osteointegration process and better secondary fixation.
The implant comes in a wide range of sizes that easily adapt to the individual anatomical needs of each patient. If necessary, the implant can be combined with a universal filling from Tsunami Medical. The system supports the bone substitute filling procedure in the pre-implantation and post-implantation stage of the surgical procedure.
