6. POSTOPERATIVE MOBILIZATION
Until X-rays confirm the maturation of the fusion mass, external immobilization (such as bracing or casting) is recommended.
Instructions to the patient to reduce stress on the implants are an equally important part of the attempt to avoid the occurrence
of clinical problems that may accompany fixation failure.
7. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Disease conditions that have been shown to be safely and
predictably managed without the use of internal fixation
devices are relative contraindications to the use of
these devices.
Active systemic infection or infection localized to the site of
the proposed implantation are contraindications to
implantation. Severe osteoporosis is a relative
contraindication because it may prevent adequate fixation of
spinal anchors and thus preclude the use of this or any other
spinal instrumentation system.
Any entity or condition that totally precludes the possibility of
fusion, i.e., cancer, kidney dialysis, or osteopenia is a relative
contraindication. Other relative contraindications include
obesity, certain degenerative diseases, and foreign body
sensitivity. In addition, the patient’s occupation or activity
level or mental capacity may be relative contraindications to
this surgery. Specifically, patients who because of their
occupation or lifestyle, or because of conditions such as
mental illness, alcoholism, or drug abuse, may place undue
stresses on the implant during bony healing and may be at
higher risk for implant failure. See also the WARNINGS,
PRECAUTIONS AND POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS
CONCERNING TEMPORARY METALLIC INTERNAL FIXATION
DEVICES section of this insert.
Please refer to EXPEDIUM VERSE IFU for complete listing of
warnings, contraindications, and precautions.
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