PLIF Cage

Specifications - PLIF Cage

When it comes to treating lumbar spinal problems and ensuring effective fusion, the PLIF cage has shown to be an invaluable instrument.

A PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) cage is a medical device used in spinal fusion surgery to treat disorders affecting the lumbar spine. It is a device that is placed into the disc space between two neighbouring vertebrae from the back.

It is intended to restore disc height, provide stability, and encourage vertebral fusion.

Sizes and Uses of PLIF Cage

Titanium Mesh Cage are available in various diameters and lengths.
Diameters: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 16mm.
Lengths: 20mm, 24mm, 28mm and 32mm
Width: 10mm

PLIF Cage acts as a spacer, maintaining the disc height and restoring alignment between the vertebrae. It provides a stable environment for bone graft material to be placed, promoting fusion between the adjacent vertebrae. The fusion process involves the bone graft material growing and fusing with the adjacent vertebral bone, creating a solid, stable fusion mass.

Stabilization: The PLIF cage helps restore and maintain good spinal alignment by filling the intervertebral space, providing stability and minimising pain caused by aberrant motion.

Load Distribution: The cage facilitates in the distribution of load and stress over the fused segment, reducing undue strain on surrounding structures.

Increased Fusion Rates: When compared to alternative fusion procedures, the use of a PLIF cage has been associated with better fusion rates, enhancing the likelihood of successful fusion and long-term stability.