Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are most often traumatic, caused by bending to the sides, dislocation, rotation, axial loading, and flexing beyond normal range or hyperextension of the cord. Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of SCIs, while other causes include falls, work-related accidents, sports injuries, and penetrations such as stab or gunshot wounds. SCIs can also be of a non-traumatic origin, as in the case of cancer, infection, intervertebral disc disease, vertebral injury and spinal cord vascular disease.
AMEDICA products used to help with the treatment of spinal trauma include:
- Preference 2® Spine System
- Preference 2® Complex Spine System
- Tercet® Triple-lead Pedicle Screws
Ask your doctor which AMEDICA product may be best to treat your condition.