Description
Model presentation
Visit Erler Zimmer 4-stage lumbar spine degeneration model is an educational tool designed for healthcare professionals and medical students. It illustrates in detail the evolution of lumbar degeneration through four key stages, from healthy to advanced degeneration.
Phases of degeneration
- Phase 1 : Representation of a lumbar spine healthy, showing its basic structure.
- Phase 2 : Illustration of the first signs of degeneration with intervertebral discs slightly damaged.
- Phase 3 : Visualization of a herniated disc with a bone deformity associated.
- Phase 4 : Representation of a advanced degeneration with discs severely damaged and a bone deformity important.
Educational characteristics
This Erler Zimmer model is designed for interactive learning. pairs of vertebrae are magnetized and removable, allowing for easy handling. Their flexible connection provides a convenient experience for observing the spinal movements and understand the impact of the degeneration.
Applications
Ideal for medical education, this degeneration model helps explain the evolution of lumbar pathologies, to raise awareness of the consequences of the spinal degeneration and to illustrate the herniated discs and bone deformities in an educational setting.