Our work in the field of degenerative spinal disorders is dedicated to protect the spinal column and preserve its stability. We support spine surgeons with durable, reliable products and partner services for safe procedures and outstanding clinical outcomes. Our philosophy of sharing expertise with healthcare professionals and patients allows us to develop innovative implant and instrument systems that help to preserve stability and stabilize the cervical and thoracolumbar spine.

Built on eXPerience

Aesculap, as a pioneer in the manufacture of high-quality hip implants, introduced the Plasmapore titanium coating on the Bicontact hip prosthesis as early as 1986. In 1995, Aesculap introduced the first Plasmapore-coated titanium implant for posterior fusion – the PROSPACE Titanium. The Aesculap XP product line is therefore the result of 20 years of innovation in spinal column technology and over 30 years of successful use of the Plasmapore coating on titanium orthopaedic and spinal implants.^1,2

eXPanding possibilities

The excellent experiences with the Plasmapore coating on titanium implants^1,2 provided the impetus  for thinking of new material compositions as well. Combining the Plasmapore coating with a PEEK-OPTIMA³ core was a big technical challenge we undertook to bring together the advantages of both technologies in a single product. In a complex procedure, the cores of all Aesculap XP products are coated on the top and bottom, as well as on the side surfaces, with Plasmapore XP, a porous, osteoconductive and biocompatible pure titanium coating.^4,5