As one’s body ages, the bones and cartilage that make up their joints naturally wear and tear. When this happens in the spine, this wear and tear can affect the discs and vertebrae. For instance, most people’s spinal discs begin drying out and shrinking by the age of 40. Age also affects the exterior of the spinal discs, leading to cracks appearing and herniated discs. Both of these factors allow more bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae, which can cause pain for the individual.

In the neck area specifically, the wear and tear of the spinal anatomy due to aging is known as cervical spondylosis. The cervical disc dehydrates and shrinks, and signs of osteoarthritis develop in the joints in the cervical spine. Such signs include a bony spur forming, the disc space narrowing, and the actual disc bulging. The disc space narrowing and bulging discs are particularly important because discs act as cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. Not only does this combination result in less support for the vertebrae, but the bulging discs can also sometimes press on the spinal cord and nerve roots as well. Sometimes, the pain from cervical spondylosis can require surgery. SAGICO has a wide range of products for surgeons to use in performing surgeries in the cervical spine to treat spondylosis. All of our products are designed for the efficiency of the surgeon and the safety of the patient.

MORE ABOUT SAGICO:  SAGICO is an acronym symbolizing our innovation, Spinal Analytics & Geometrical Implant Co. SAGICO and its principals have many years of spinal industry success spanning multiple continents and more than 60 countries. SAGICO accomplishes its mission with partners throughout the USA, European and PanAsian markets. SAGICO and its affiliates are privately held companies with global partners and shareholders and an aggressive pipeline that includes: ACDF, MIS spine, ALIF, OLIF, PLIFF, TLIF, LLIF, novel artificial disk implants (TDR), porous and coated titanium interbody technology, static corpectomy, expandable VBR options and unique pedicle screw systems optimized for trauma, complex deformity, oncology & pediatric surgery are just a few of the product lines SAGICO offers. The US corporate offices of SAGICO are based in Tampa, Florida.

DISCLOSURE: We at SAGICO are confident in our products and so should our professional surgeons. A surgeon must always rely on his or her own clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular medical appliance that may be applicable for a specific patient and adhere to the package insert, product label and/or instructions for use before using any SAGICO product. SAGICO does not diagnose nor does SAGICO offer medical advice on medical conditions and SAGICO requires that all surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery. The information presented is intended to demonstrate the depth and future of all of SAGICO’s product lines. Some products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact SAGICO prior to any medical procedures to learn more.

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