ATE

ATE—Anterior Thoracic Extension

Orthomerica’s new modular ATE interfaces seamlessly with the industry leading California® Soft Spinal System, 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
• ATE sternal shell can be re-contoured with heat

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

Indications for adding an ATE to a custom or pre-fabricated spinal orthosis:

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