ATE – Anterior Thoracic Extension

Orthomerica’s new modular ATE interfaces seamlessly with the industry leading California® Soft Spinal System, Cosmic™, Torso™, Airback® and our other prefabricated spinal modules. It also easily attaches to custom bi-valve LSOs or TLSOs.

Clinically effective

• Promotes thoracic extension.
• Anatomically designed to make total contact in the pectoral grooves.
• Available in two sizes to provide precise positioning for patients of any height.
• Dual sliding height adjustments allow separate positioning of the pectoral pad placement and distal attachment point.
• Shoulder straps facilitate thoracic extension.

Comfortable

• No discomfort over the sternum.
• Lightweight
• Standard 2” or optional 3” pectoral pads.

Strong

• Contourable slotted bar made from 3⁄16" aluminum.
• Proximal component made of injection molded nylon.
• Note—the Nylon injection molded ATE Sternal Shell is not intended to be heated and re-contoured.

Easy to attach

• Complete attachment plate assembly included as a kit for your custom applications.
• Attachment base provides strong fixation without bulk.
• Height adjustments are simple using a Phillips screwdriver.
• Proximal component shape allows easy contouring for a precise fit without affecting the slotted adjustment bar.

Clinical indications for adding an ATE to a custom or prefabricated spinal orthosis:

• Compression fractures
• Anterior or posterior spinal fusions
• Rotational spinal control
• Osteoporosis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Disc space infections
• Spinal metastasis
• Schuermann’s Kyphosis