20 DePuy Synthes USS™ Small Stature/Paediatric Spine System Surgical Technique
Cross-link connectors are designed to connect the two
longitudinal rods.
1. Assemble cross-link connectors
Outside the operating field, push the appropriate length
of cross-link rod Ø 3.5 mm through the two cross-link
clamps (1). One right and one left clamp (1a) or two
identical clamps (1b) can be used depending on the
space available in each case.
Alternative
If the distance between the two rods to be connected is
less than 30 mm, one of the two cross-link clamps must
be replaced by a cross-link clamp with rod (1c). Push the
rod of the cross-link clamp with rod through the second
cross-link clamp.
Do not tighten the set screws.
2. Mount cross-link connector
Click the assembled cross-link connector onto the rods
Ø 5.0 mm (2a), ensuring that the set screws are com-
pletely unscrewed.
The cross-link rod Ø 3.5 mm can be angled by up to
±15° (2b).
Connecting Two Rods with Cross-Link Connectors
0
–15
+15
2a
1
1a
1b
1c
2b
