ROD INSERTION
Equipment
2997-04-170
French Rod Bender
2997-04-175
Rod Clamp
2997-04-180
Double End 5.5 Rod Hex Wrench
2797-29-930
Table Top Rod Cutter
Alternative Equipment
2997-04-185/190
Coronal In-Situ Bender, Left/Right
2997-04-195/200
Sagittal In-Situ Bender, Left/Right
ROD CONTOURING
The EXPEDIUM VERSE Spinal System is a 5.5mm diameter rod
system. Titanium alloy (Ti) and Cobalt-Chromium alloy (CoCr)
rods have been included in the set. Select the rod material of
choice, cut, and contour the rod. A French Rod Bender and
in-situ sagittal and coronal benders are available in the set for
rod contouring.
Caution: Do not reverse bend rods. Reverse bending may
produce internal stresses which may become the focal point
for eventual breakage of the implant.
NOTE:
The rod’s mechanical properties will be an
important factor in kyphosis restoration and derotation.
A stiffer material such as CoCr will be more effective
than the Ti rods in axial derotation and sagittal plane
restoration, since less flattening of the rod can be
expected.
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The rod strength, however, should be
matched to the patient’s bone density.
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EXPEDIUM VERSE System
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System Guide
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