Cervical arthrodesis plate ASCOT

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ASCOT Anterior Cervical Stabilization Semi-rigid design with large angle variability Lockable, self-drilling screws Low profile plate design of 1.8 mm A cervical plating system must provide the cervical spine C2 - C7 with the necessary stability, while the formation of a solid bone fusion takes place. At the same time the system is being unobtrusively integrated into the biomechanical system of the cervical spine. ASCOT achieves the balance between maximized stability and minimized stiffness and thus allows for load-sharing with the bone to facilitate segmental fusion (Wolff’s law). With angular variability in its semi-rigid screw/plate connection ASCOT is able to adapt to the changing anatomic situation over the course of the healing process. The integrated locking mechanism and self-drilling screws enable one-step screw placement and locking resulting in a system that is efficient to handle and safe for the patient. ASCOT® offers the user a high degree of flexibility in anterior stabilization from C2 to C7. Pre-lordosed plates are available in different lenghts for one to four segment constructs. The self-drilling variable angle screws are available in different lengths and diameters. With an ample 10° of angular variability, ASCOT® is applicable in a wide variety of anatomic situations. Due to the automatic locking mechanism, no additional surgical steps are necessary and guarantees a safe protection against postoperative screw migration. At 1.8mm thick ASCOT® is one of the thinnest cervical plates on the market.