Lumbar prosthesis LP-ESP

Lumbar prosthesis LP-ESP

The ESP prosthetic disc is the result of 10 years of collaborative research work at the Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière in Paris, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the Université Paris VI, and was driven by the Oséo Innovation contest in France.

The LP-ESP lumbar disc prosthesis is designed for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the lumbar column. Disc condition is evaluated based on the convergence of data from clinical examinations and imaging.
The LP-ESP® lumbar disc prosthesis is a medical device for primary treatment.

The ESP prosthetic disc restores the mechanical properties of the intervertebral disc and in particular its damping properties.

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Features :

Between the 2 titanium end-plates the elastomeric parts are injected for controled resistance to compression, flexion and rotation. These elastomeric parts are concentric and their fixation prohibits micro motion.

Minimally invasive anterior approach which allows reduced hospital stay and improves rehabilitation
ESP should give a significant reduction in pain severity, re-establish lumbar curvature and natural disc functions
ESP allows quick return to normal daily activities

Over 10 years of research and development
10 years of follow up (since 2004)
6° of freedom
Primary stability thanks to spikes allowing the prosthesis to be implanted anteriorly as well as antero-lateraly and to face difficult soft tissue situations
Adaptive center of rotation
No surface bearing for an increased lifetime
Improved stability
Shock absorbing
Designed to fit and restore patient lordosis

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LP-ESP is CE marked and approved for use in Europe. It is not approved by FDA for use in the US.

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