Spinal Implants: Transforming the Spinal Surgery Experience

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Spinal implants are medically-designed devices
surgeons typically use to treat several
conditions related to the spine. These conditions
range across spinal injuries, spinal fractures,
or other medical conditions attributed to the
spine. The purpose of spinal implantations in the
body is to support, stabilize, correct, or make
the spine structure mobile. The major aim of
spinal implants is to facilitate and allow spine
fusion. Spine implants are one of the most
important tools accredited during spinal surgery.
Types of Spinal Implants Used in Spine Surgeries

• Spinal Cages Spinal Cages play a significant
  role in the spinal fusion
• procedure. It creates space between the vertebrae
  and promotes fusion through bone growth.
• Pedicle Screws These Pedicle Screws are inserted
  into the vertebrae and act as major stabilizers
  in the spinal fusion procedures.
• Artificial Discs One of the biggest spinal
  implant technological innovations, artificial
  discs are utilized to replace degenerated
  intervertebral discs in the spine. The aim of
  implanting these discs into a patients body
  during a
• surgical procedure is to maintain motion at the
  affected segment.

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• Interbody Fusion Devices Specifically engineered
  to promote stabilization and fusion, these
  devices are inserted between the vertebrae.
• Causes of Spinal Surgery and Spinal Implantations
• A spinal surgery also called a spine surgery or a
  spinal procedure, is usually recommended by a
  doctor when no amount of medications, physical
  therapy,
• physiotherapy or lifestyle changes are successful
  in causing relief from chronic pain. The
  suggestion of spinal therapy is suggested by a
  doctor when spinal implants or spinal implant
  technology can be the only savior from the spine
  issue at hand. There can be many reasons and
  causes that can give rise to the consequences of
  spinal
• surgery. A list of such reasons has been
  described below.
• Herniated Disc When the soft, inner material of
  a disc in the spine comes out through the outer
  layer, it leads to the compression of nerves
  resulting in
• chronic pain, weakness, and numbness. In such a
  case, spinal surgery is usually considered the
  apt option.
• Spinal Fractures Injuries to the spine or spinal
  fractures may require the implantation of spinal
  implants to support and promote stabilization and
  realignment.
• Spinal Tumors The emergence of tumors in/around
  the spinal structure can compress the signals of
  the spinal cord, giving rise to immense pain and
• neurological symptoms. Surgery and spinal
  stimulator implantation may be required to not
  only remove the pain but also alleviate the pain.
• Scoliosis Many times, severe cases of scoliosis,
  a condition accompanied by an abnormal curvature
  of the spine may require surgery to stabilize the
  spine structure.
• Spine Infection Multiple infections affect the
  spine in a negative way, such as spinal
  osteomyelitis or spinal abscesses. These
  infections require surgical
• intervention to remove the infected tissues and
  stabilize the spine for future mobility.
• Spondylolisthesis A condition corresponding to
  slippage of one vertebra over the other. A spinal
  surgery and surgical implantation may be
  necessary to
• stabilize the spine and prevent the future risks
  of further slippage.

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• Spinal Stimulator Implant
• A spinal stimulator implant, spinal cord
  stimulator (SCS), or dorsal column
• stimulator, is a specifically designed medical
  device used to manage chronic pain. The process
  involves the implantation of a small device that
  sends low electrical impulses to the spinal cord.
  These electric impulses interfere with the
  transmission of pain signals that are sent to the
  brain.
• How Does a Spinal Stimulator Work?
• Implantation A small, programmable device is
  implanted in the back or abdomen area of a
  patients body through surgery. This device is
  connected to thin wires, called leads that are
  positioned along the spinal cord.
• Electrical Stimulation Following the
  implantation, the device sends low to mild
  electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These
  electrical impulses interfere with the pain
  signals traveling up the spinal cord to the brain
  which leads to a lesser perception of the pain.
• Programming The spinal stimulator is
  programmable, hence allowing the patient to have
  control over the intensity and frequency of the
  electric impulses. This gives a personalized pain
  management touch to the entire process.

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Top Spinal Implants by Zealmax Ortho

• PLIF Cage Peek
• The Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Cage by
  Zealmax Ortho is a premium medical implant,
  designed specifically to induce and promote bone
  growth and fusion. Engineered keeping in mind the
  individual variations in patient demand and
  sizes, the PLIF Cage Peek allows quick alignment,
  reduces strain from nearby spinal segments, and
  fills in intervertebral spaces.
• Occifix Plate
• The Occifix Plate by Zealmax Ortho is a spinal
  implant, a cervical plate that enhances the
  fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the
  cervical spine. Available across sizes and
  materials to meet individual surgical needs, the
  Occifix Plate consists of multiple screws for a
  better grip and fixation. Alongside possessing
  several screws, this spinal implant has a minimal
  profile to limit the chance of soft tissue
  irritation.
• Polyaxial Pedicle Screw
• The Polyaxial Screw by Zealmax Ortho provides an
  HA (Hydroxyapatite) coating to the
  titanium-surfaced medical implant. This specific
  coating acts similarly to the
• hard tissues and allows better bioactivity.
  Available across sizes, the housing of the screw
  allows maximum rotation, maintaining better
  spinal stability and reducing the risks of nerve
  damage.

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Apart from these above-mentioned spinal implants,
Zealmax Ortho also manufactures a plethora of
other spinal implants that have the potential to
change the landscape of orthopedic surgeries.
Available across diameters, lengths, low-profile
designs, and varying materials. Conclusion The
choice of spinal implants in pertinence to the
spinal surgery involved varies according to the
needs and demands of various individuals.
Although the specificities of the implants might
be different, the goal of the spinal surgery
remains the same, an enhanced onward spinal
journey for the patient. Zealmax Ortho as
an organization aims to provide every available
accessibility to the doctors and patients in the
orthopedic implant arena and tries to make the
best out of the evolving spinal implant
technologies. Patients only look out for quicker
recovery solutions in todays fast-paced
world. Zealmax Ortho also runs by the same
motto, easier solutions at the quickest time
possible. The undying urge to empower healthcare
professionals and patients with comprehensive
access to orthopedic implant options, leveraging
advancements in spinal implant technologies is
Zealmax Orthos guiding light.