The ATHLET VBR System is a lordotic, modular vertebral body replacement system. Caudal and cranial components are offered in a variety of heights and are assembled to create a device construct. An intermediate component is also available and is used between one caudal and one cranial component. The device construct comprises a central cannula for bone graft and lateral fenestrations for bony in-growth.
An implantable device designed to replace one or more vertebral body(s) that has collapsed or been surgically removed due to trauma, tumour or degenerative disease. Also known as a corpectomy or vertebrectomy spacer, it is in the form of a one-piece or modular hollow cylinder made of inorganic materials (e.g., metal, polymer). It is typically used with supplemental spinal fixation and/or bone graft, and some types are adjustable for in situ adjustment of prosthesis height to allow intraoperative distraction of adjacent vertebrae.