Intervertebral cages have shown excellent results during spinal surgeries that are performed to treat various spinal conditions. They are designed to provide support to the affected area of the spine while ensuring correct posture and improving its range of motion. Over the years, the quality of trauma implants has improved a lot and that has directly affected the success rate of orthopedic surgeries. Not only this but numerous Orthopaedic Manufacturers have also entered the market.
If we specifically talk about intervertebral cages, then they have also seen significant changes in their design and quality plus, they can be used for the surgical treatment of various spinal disorders and injuries.
This post will talk about intervertebral cages in detail along with how, why, and when it is used. Let us start with a brief introduction to spinal cages.
Intervertebral Cages – A Brief Introduction
Intervertebral cages are orthopedic implants that are designed to be used in the spinal to correct various spinal conditions. This spinal implant can be made of metals or non-metals but, the commonest materials used for their production are titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
Intervertebral cages play a vital role in a spinal fusion that is performed to treat different types of spinal conditions. The procedure of spinal fusion may be different as well depending upon the location and severity of the condition.
The advancements in the field of orthopedics have led to the development of expandable spinal cages. These cages can expand on their own after the implantation and the surgeon can control the extent of expansion as required.
Intervertebral Cages – How to Use?
Intervertebral cages are placed in the gap formed between the vertebrae after the removal of the damaged part of the spine (intervertebral disc). This not only fills the gap but also provides a platform to place bone-forming material, generally a bone graft to start fusion.
These cages help correctly place the bone-forming material while ensuring better fusion. They have a hollow center in which bone-forming material is placed. A bone graft is one of the commonly used bone-forming materials whereas, beta‐tricalcium phosphate is also used in some cases.
Benefits of Using Intervertebral Cages
These spinal implants serve as a support structure for the spine after the removal of the damaged portion. Intervertebral cages also help maintain the balance of the operated portion of the spine. Some of the key benefits of these cages include:
- Restores the height of the spine
- Provides support to the front part of the spinal column
- Expands foramina to provide more space for spinal nerves
- Helps restore the S-shaped curve of the spine
- Assists in transferring the load from the upper segment to the lower part of the spine
- Helps promote solid fusion
- Widens up the spinal canal to prevent compression
Conditions that Are Treated Using Spinal Cages
Used during spinal fusion, intervertebral cages are indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Herniated disc
- Spinal tumor
- Spinal stenosis
Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is an experienced orthopedic device manufacturer in India. The company is operating for over 30 years and holds expertise in producing all types of trauma implants in stainless steel and titanium. Siora serves around 130 national and international clients where some of them are associated with the company since its inception. The company is also looking to become one of the best Ortho Surgical Companies in Greece for supplying international standard quality implants.
