Surgical Technique USS™ Small Stature/Paediatric Spine System DePuy Synthes 19
Rod connectors can be used to bridge distances
between rod and implant in cases where this cannot be
achieved with the persuader. All USS small stature/paedi-
atric rod connectors are open and can be applied at any
point during the operation. When using rod connectors,
front-opening hooks must be used, or the pedicle screws
must be rotated 90°.
1. Fasten rod connector to rod
Position the rod connector on the rod, and insert the
ribbed part of the rod connector in the hook or the
front-opening screw. Tighten the set screw of the rod
connector using the small hexagonal screwdriver
(314.070).
2. Connect rod connector to implant
Place the toothed sleeve (498.021) and the 12-point nut
(498.022) onto the implant, and tighten the nut using
the socket wrench for 12-point nut with L-handle
(388.584), applying counter torque using the socket
wrench 5.0 mm with T-handle (388.143) mounted on
the stick.
Note:
Only use the toothed sleeve with rod connec-
tors.
Connecting a Rod to an Implant with Rod Connectors
Pedicle 5
21_01 USS Paediatric
Pedicle 6d
21_02(03) USS Paediatric
