Product Releases  Anterior Lumbar Plate System  Fri, 07/13/2007
- 7:42am   The AEGIS™ Anterior Lumbar Plate System treats
degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine. With a plate
specifically designed to correspond to the lumbar spinal
anatomy, this system has the lowest profile of any anterior
lumbar plate system and can be implanted mid-line or laterally
between any two vertebrae in the lumbar region, including the
sacrum (L1-S1). The AEGIS is contoured to recess into the space
between two vertebral bodies and features angled tabs (15
degrees) that attach the plate to the cortical rim (anterior
edge) of the vertebrae. The plate also uses a patented screw
locking mechanism that uses cams instead of screw covers or
other means to hold the screws in place. The plate system also
has a unique, semi-rigid design that allows for load sharing
between the construct and the bone graft, reducing the risk of
screw breakage and encouraging fusion.   Share this Story  The
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