TOPS
TOPS
TOPS™ – The Alternative to Spinal Fusion
Do you suffer from spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis? The TOPS™ Motion Implant offers an innovative solution that avoids spinal fusion while maintaining both stability and mobility in the lumbar spine.
Why Choose TOPS™?
The TOPS™ System allows patients to return to their daily activities faster – with fewer risks and without the long-term limitations of fusion surgery.
- Preserves Mobility – The implant supports natural movements such as rotation, bending, extension, and flexion.
- Stabilizes the Spine – Controlled motion provides secure and effective relief for affected structures.
- Better Outcomes Than Fusion – Clinical FDA studies show that the TOPS™ System alleviates chronic lower back and leg pain more effectively than spinal fusion.
With these benefits, patients with spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis can regain their quality of life without the restrictions of rigid fixation.
Your Next Step
If you are looking for an alternative to spinal fusion, the TOPS™ System offers a groundbreaking solution for your health. Find a doctor who works with this implant and get expert advice today.
Refuse to Fuse. Choose to Move.
DOWNLOADS
- 2. CL-3868-US TOPS System Surgical Technique [Rev. 02], June 2023 Final
- 3. CL-3870-US TOPS™ System Instructions for Use [Rev. 02], June 2023 Final
- 4. CL-3872-US TOPS System Instrumentation Set IFU [Rev.02], June 2023 Final
- 5. Surgical_Technique_Training_CL-3867-US Rev.03 240924
- 6. MK-4461-OUS Rev 01 TOPS sales sheet
- 7.-2480-OUS TOPS™ System Family Instructions for Use Rev.09
- 8. CL-2592 Pedicle Screws Instructions for Use Rev.09
- Ron Presentation 12.02.2025 Germany
FDA US Studien
- Article Literature Nassr 2 Year Comparative Results Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty Versus Fusion from IDE
- Article Literature Coric Prospective, randomized controlled multicenter study of posterior lumbar facet arthroplasty for spondy JNS
Langzeitstudien
- 11 years long term j-neurosurg-spine-article-p36
- Article Literature Fowler Haleem McGillion Mean 5-Year Follow-Up Results of Facet Replacement Device in Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Degen Spondy
- Article Literature Lack Werner et al Mobility Maintaining Facet Arthroplasty of the Lumbar Spine With the Second-Generation TOPS Operative Neurosurgery
Gesundheitsökonomie
- Article Literature Ament A Prospective Study on 305 Subjects of Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Degen Spondyl
- Article Literature Ament A-prospective-study-of-lumbar-facet-arthroplasty-in-the-treatment-of-degenerative-spondylolisthesis-and-stenosis-early-cost-effective-assessment
- Article Literature Lorio Paired Comparison Survey Analysis Utilizing Rasch Methodology of the Relative Difficulty and Estimated Work Relative Value Units of CPT Code 0202T
vorklinische Studien
- HSS TOPS Load on Pedicle Screws
- Professor Wilke Biomechanical Evaluation of TOPS PDF
- Screw Bone Interface Results Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Wilke Heuer Posterior motion preserving implants evaluated by means of intervertebral disc bulging and annular fiber strains
- CL-2372-EN TOPS SP Sys. Surgical Technique-English Rev.21
- CL-2446-EN TOPS System Instrumentation Instructions For Use – English Rev.18
- CL-2480-OUS TOPS System Family IFU Rev.09
