By Laura Dyrda
China-based Weigao Orthopaedic Device is now offering a spinal stabilization system called “Tulip” for semi-rigid rods made from PEEK-OPTIMA to bridge the gap between rigid and dynamic systems.
“Throughout the product development and clinical adoption of our PEEK-OPTIMA semi-rigid rods Invibio was a great help to our company,” said Mr. Kui Yang, vice general manager of sales at Weigao Orthopaedic Device. “This includes technical support and testing during the R&D phase. Invibio invited for example, overseas clinical experts to China to exchange experience in PEEK-OPTIMA based semi-rigid-rod techniques.”
Here are five things to know:
1. The system is indicated for surgery at one- to three-levels including the lumbosacral region, require posterior pedicle-screw fixation or when fusion surgery is required for a segment of the spine where a degenerative disc disease is present.
