At HCM Orthocare, we’re dedicated to offering cutting-edge spinal surgical treatments, such as our superior Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) systems. Our anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) systems are engineered to provide stability, facilitate fusion, and improve patient outcomes.
Anterior Cervical Plate: What is it?
During discectomy or corpectomy procedures, an anterior cervical plate is a tool used in spinal surgeries to stabilise the cervical spine. Usually, biocompatible materials like titanium or surgical-grade stainless steel are used to make it. Screws hold the plate to the anterior (front) of the cervical vertebrae, securing the vertebrae together and facilitating appropriate alignment and eventual fusion.
HCM Orthocare’s Anterior Cervical Plate: Features and Advantages
- Optimal Stability: Our ACP systems are designed to give the cervical spine extraordinary stability. By minimising micromotions at the fusion site, the design promotes bone healing and lowers the possibility of problems associated to hardware.
- Low Profile Design: Our anterior cervical plates’ low-profile design enhances patient comfort and speeds up the healing process after surgery by lowering the risk of soft tissue irritation and dysphagia.
- Versatile Screw Options: Surgeons can tailor fixation depending on the unique anatomy and surgical needs of each patient with HCM Orthocare’s ACP systems, which come with a variety of screw options, including fixed-angle and variable-angle screws.
- Precontoured Plates: Our plates are designed to better fit the anatomy and minimise the requirement for intraoperative bending since they are precontoured to conform to the cervical spine’s natural curvature.
- Radiolucent Markings: During surgery, the radiolucent markings on the plates help with precise positioning and alignment, which supports intraoperative visualisation and postoperative evaluation.
- Various Plate Lengths: We provide a range of plate lengths, from single-level to multi-level structures, to suit varying degrees of cervical fusion.
- Ease of Use: Our ACP systems are made with simple-to-use instrumentation and implantation techniques that shorten operating times by simplifying the surgical procedure.
Methods of Surgery
Several crucial processes are involved in the use of an anterior cervical plate during ACDF surgery:
- Exposure and Preparation: An anterior approach is used by the surgeon to access the cervical spine, usually by a minor neck incision. After that, the damaged disc or spinal body is extracted.
- Plate Positioning: To ensure that it spans the fusion site, the front cervical plate that has been precontoured is positioned over the vertebrae. Accurate positioning is made easier by the radiolucent markers.
- Screw Insertion: Screws are put into the vertebral bodies by passing them through the plate. The anatomy of the patient and the particular surgical needs will determine whether fixed or variable-angle screws should be used.
- Fusion and Healing: The stabilised vertebrae fuse together over time, with the plate and screws supplying the support that’s needed throughout
Surgical Aftercare and Results
After anterior cervical plate ACDF surgery, most patients get great improvement from pain and neurological problems. Physical therapy is one aspect of postoperative care that helps with rehabilitation and regaining flexibility and strength in the neck.
- Frequent Monitoring: Return visits to the surgeon to track the development of the spinal fusion and guarantee appropriate healing.
- Activity Restrictions: To preserve the surgery site, patients may be recommended to refrain from physically demanding activities and to wear a cervical collar for a predetermined amount of time.
Cause to Select HCM Orthocare?
Our mission at HCM Orthocare is to improve spinal care by quality and innovation. Using feedback from top spine surgeons, our anterior cervical plates are designed with the most recent developments in spinal technology. Healthcare practitioners may be certain that they are employing items that are intended to improve surgical results and patient quality of life when they select our ACP systems.
