18 DePuy Synthes MATRIX Spine System – Degenerative Surgical Technique
Surgical Technique
Notes:
•
Alternatively, the reduction instrument for spon-
dylolisthesis and the rod persuader can be used as
counter torque for final tightening of the locking
cap.
•
Always fully seat the rod pusher/counter torque on
the rod. The instrument must be perpendicular to
the rod during final tightening.
Optional instruments
03.632.006
Rod Pusher/Counter Torque, standard,
for Matrix 5.5
03.632.008
Reduction Instrument for Spondylolis-
thesis, standard, for Matrix 5.5
03.632.009
Rod Persuader, standard, for Matrix 5.5
03.632.076
Rod Pusher/Counter Torque, long,
for Matrix 5.5
03.632.078
Reduction Instrument for Spondylolis-
thesis, long, for Matrix 5.5
03.632.079
Rod Introduction Pliers, long,
for Matrix 5.5
03.632.099
Rod Persuader, standard, for Matrix 5.5
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