Spinal Elements Reports 1st Cases with Luna Ti TLIF Interbodies

Spinal Elements announced the first clinical cases using Luna Ti, its newest addition to the Luna family of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) interbodies.

Luna Ti combines the Luna implant design with a titanium surface engineered to support fusion while preserving the radiographic advantages of PEEK. Delivered through a posterior approach with a 7 mm insertion height, Luna Ti enables minimally invasive placement of a large-footprint interbody implant.

The implant is designed to restore disc height and sagittal alignment, maximize endplate coverage, and resist subsidence. Its titanium surface supports osseointegration while the radiolucent PEEK core enables clear postoperative imaging. Combined with the Orbit discectomy platform, Luna Ti provides an integrated solution for disc preparation, implant delivery, and fusion.

Comments from Spinal Elements and clinicians

Ron Lloyd, CEO: “In recent years we have seen continued growth of TLIF procedure volume (nationally) for lumbar fusions. The TLIF market is growing due to market factors such as an increase in procedures being performed at ambulatory surgical centers, where traditional anterior approaches are typically not performed, as well as surgeon and patient preferences. TLIF procedural technologies are a cornerstone of Spinal Elements MIS strategy. We pride ourselves on having a comprehensive TLIF portfolio but are committed to continually improve and expand our offering to meet surgeon and patient needs. Luna Ti compliments our Luna XD implant by giving surgeons the option of a PEEK or Titanium integrated surface. The Luna implants offer several meaningful clinical benefits and we are excited to give surgeons another option with this technology.”

Dr. Ernest Braxton, neurosurgeon: “I was initially drawn to the Luna platform because of the Orbit discectomy instrumentation, which I believe is among the best available for efficient and thorough disc preparation. After using Luna in clinical practice, I became a strong believer in the system because it integrates seamlessly into my existing TLIF workflow while providing design advantages that are difficult to achieve with many traditional interbody devices. The implant’s ability to facilitate restoration of disc height and alignment has expanded the range of cases in which I consider it, including some patients who may have previously required an ALIF approach. Luna Ti represents a logical next step in the evolution of the platform, combining the proven Luna design with the benefits of a titanium integrated surface to support fusion and osseointegration.”

Dr. Ryan Johnson: “I’ve been using the Luna and Orbit platform for some time and have significantly expanded the clinical applications of this system. Adding a titanium integrated surface to an implant I’m already familiar with made a great deal of sense. It combines the radiographic advantages of PEEK with a titanium surface designed to support the fusion process, making an implant I already trusted even more compelling in my practice.”