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Spinal System
– Not applicable for the USA – See version for the USA –
Contraindications
Do not apply in the presence of:
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Fever
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Acute or chronic vertebral infections of a local or systemic
nature
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Pregnancy
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Severe osteoporosis or osteopenia
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Medical or surgical conditions that could negatively impact
the success of the implantation
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Mental illness
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Dependency on pharmaceutical drugs, drug abuse, or
alcoholism
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Adiposity
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Severely damaged bone structures that could prevent stable
implantation of implant components
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Neuromuscular disorders or illnesses
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Bone tumor in the region of implant fixation
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Wound healing disorders
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Inadequate patient compliance
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Foreign body sensitivity to the implant materials
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Cases not listed under indications
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