10 DePuy Synthes USS™ Universal Spine System Surgical Technique
Angled lamina hook positioning
1. Prepare seat for angled lamina
hook
Remove the soft tissue of the transverse process. Place
the lamina feeler (388.520) around the transverse pro-
cess elevating the soft tissue attachment from the ante-
rior portion of the transverse process.
Remove the lamina feeler.
2. Position angled lamina hook
Pick up an appropriate-size angled lamina hook from the
tray with the hook and screw holder as described on
page 3.
Note:
Use a front-opening hook if a rod connector is
needed.
Insert the Hook Positioner (388.630) into the screw hole
of the hook and ease the angled lamina hook into the
previously prepared seat.
Remove the hook positioner and the handle. The stick
remains attached to the hook.
