Pediatric posterior spinal fixation band Ortholox® UHMWPE

UHMWPE based Ortholox® UHMWPE Spinal Posterior Fixation System* is designed to eliminate most of the problems caused by conventional posterior pedicle screw systems in following diseases; *in degenerative cases like spinal fusions, *in correction surgery for spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis, *in spinal traumas. It is a dual band system woven with UHMWPE fibers. Thanks to its simple instrumentation, using sublaminar passage technique, it passes under the lamina easily and is attached to the rod with the help of a tulip. By means of the patented torque applicable Tensioner; the rod can be inserted into tulips safely. There are various tulips compatible with rod diameters between 3.5-6.3 mm for all posterior column procedures including cervical region. Ortholox® UHMWPE Spinal Posterior Fixation System is manufactured from Medical Degree Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene material. For Ortholox® UHMWPE Spinal Posterior Fixation System, very thin fibers are woven in the form of bands with a width of 3 mm (cervical) and 5 mm to form a multifilament material. By means of its wide cross section, it eliminates single-point stress. Pressure on lamina is distributed and thus decreased thanks to the wide surface of the band. By means of its wide surface, it is more reliable in osteoporotic bones when compared to pedicle screws or hooks. Each band has a load carrying capacity of over 1600 N. (8 bands=12800 N) Thanks to the blunt tip of the bendable titanium guide strip that pre-assembled at the end of the band, it does not damage the soft tissue, and does not pose a threat for the surgeon during the procedure.