For spinal surgeons, the gentle positioning and accurate fixation of disc prosthetics and ALIF cages – without using excessive force – can be time consuming and challenging. Steadily and firmly, they need to separate the vertebrae in the spinal column, counteracting strong forces, to remove and replace the degenerated disc. But they also want to work freely with confidence. Standard handheld “lumbar” distractors or clamps are often inadequate. So a group of Swedish spinal surgeons, biomaterial and MedTech experts asked themselves: “What if we could improve this?” Working in close collaboration with leading spinal surgeons and clinics, they pioneered the world’s first hydraulically powered distractor, OrtoWell® – now used effectively in around 50 surgeries.
Read moreFounded by a Stockholm-based group of spinal surgeons, biomaterial and MedTech experts, OrtoWay develops and manufactures innovative new technologies for leading surgeons and surgical facilities. The ambition is to give spinal surgeons the tools they need to work more safely, efficiently and confidently. The company pioneered the world’s first hydraulic vertebrae separation system called The OrtoWell® Distractor for anterior and lateral surgery. Product development and manufacturing are handled through its office near Tuttlingen, Germany, a world-renowned region for high-quality medical manufacturing. Sales and distribution channels cover Europe, the Nordic Region and USA.
Read moreThe OrtoWell® Distractor is the world’s first hydraulically powered system for the separation and fixation of vertebrae during anterior and lateral surgery. In 2020, it was voted “Most Advanced Separation System” by the editors of Global Health & Pharma Magazine. Robust and well proven, it is used by surgeons for the insertion of disc prosthetics, positioning of ALIF cages, spinal corpectomy, tumor removal, lateral minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and revisit surgeries. With its strong, smooth hydraulic operation, the instrument fixates the vertebra in a unique way that allows safer and less complicated insertion of implants and can be used with any prosthesis.
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