THORACIC FIXATION SYSTEM – BIOENGENHARIA 1

THORACIC FIXATION SYSTEM – BIOENGENHARIA

Description

This system is used in the surgical treatment of spinal pathologies such as degenerative processes and traumatic injuries that, acting in isolation or in combination, cause mechanical instabilities.

Advantages

They serve for a surgical stabilization of the thoracic spine, providing a simple rigid fixation versatile and efficient installation.

Designation

The Anterior thoracolumbar Z plate system is suitable for stabilization of the anterior spine followed by cortectomy for fracture or tumor or followed by discectomy and anterior bone transplant. The plate can be used thoracolumbar Z T8 L4, L5 and occasionally for if the vascular anatomy is permitted. The chest plate is indicated Z T3 T9. When treating thoracolumbar tumors or fractures with anterior decompression and instrumentation, the approach is usually on the left side of the patient. In the thoracolumbar spine, that is because it is easier to deal with arterial anatomy of the vein, and the liver of the patient does not become an obstruction. However, if the tumor or fracture fragments are primarily located on the right side, the approach can be that way. It is important to ensure that the patient is positioned in a true lateral position and this position is securely maintained throughout the procedure.