The treatment of degenerative lumbar disc disease does not depend solely on the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc. Other important considerations include:
Proper patient selection
Safe and adequate surgical approach and exposure to
the appropriate degenerative disc level
Complete discectomy and meticulous endplate
preparation
Optimal implant size, height and lordosis selection
and proper placement
DePuy Spine sponsors a comprehensive training program on the use of the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc and the complimentary CENTRELINE™ TDR Instruments. This training is mandatory for surgeons who want access to the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc.
The training consists of three main components:
Didactic training modules
Hands-on tissue labs
Case review, patient selection and indications
sessions
For more information on training opportunities or accessing the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc system, contact your local DePuy Spine Sales Representative.
