Distraction and Compression
Synthes Spine
15
19
Distraction and compression, if necessary
Instruments
388.413
Distr
a
ction Forceps, for 5.0 mm rods
388.424
Compression Forceps, for 5.0 mm rods
For distr
a
ction, use the distr
a
ction forceps for 5.0 mm rods.
M
a
ke sure
a
ll nuts
a
re loose
b
efore distr
a
cting
a
g
a
inst the
point of fix
a
tion. Once in the desired position, tighten the
nut using
a
socket wrench.
For compression, use the compression forceps for 5.0 mm
rods. M
a
ke sure
a
ll nuts
a
re loose
b
efore compressing
a
g
a
inst the point of fix
a
tion. Once in the desired position,
tighten the nut using
a
socket wrench.
18
Determine point of fixation
Instrument
388.441
Rod Holding Forceps, for 5.0 mm rods
If necess
a
ry, gr
a
sp the rod with the rod holding forceps
a
nd
slowly rot
a
te the rod in the proper direction. M
a
ke sure
a
ll
nuts
a
re loose
b
efore rot
a
ting the rod.
Use the rod holding forceps
a
s
a
point of fix
a
tion, if neces-
s
a
ry,
a
g
a
inst which to distr
a
ct or compress.
