Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), the industry leader in spine solutions for pain and mobility management, has launched the VRTX System – the first fully integrated spinal support system on the market for post-operative and trauma care. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, millions of spine-related injuries occur annually in the United States. Patients with traumatic, multi-level spinal injuries typically require a custom Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (CTLSO) that stabilizes the spine before or after surgery. These patients may wait for up to three days to receive their CTLSO after being measured and fit, increasing the risk for deep vein thrombosis, bed sores, respiratory issues and other complications.
The VRTX System is the first-ever cervical to sacrum system designed to redefine spinal care in acute care settings. The prefabricated design with intuitive adjustable sizing helps clinicians to fit patients and stabilize the spine immediately. This off-the-shelf solution can help to reduce length of stay and risk of complications, while optimizing operational efficiencies in hospitals by enhancing time and inventory management.
“Aspen is once again leading innovation and clinical solutions with the VRTX System,” said Jim Cloar, Aspen’s Chief Executive Officer. “We understand the need for an improved patient and clinician experience, and we designed the VRTX System to bring value to the healthcare system as a whole. Our resulting goal was to create a family of products that all interact with one another, simplify the fitting process through intuitive design and ensure ease of use at home. We are proud to bring the first total spine solution to market.”
