Expansion Procedure
1
Patient positioning
Place the patient in a lateral decubitus or prone position.
2
Exposure
Identify the approximate location of the caudal Closure for
Extension Bar through palpation and/or radiographic marker.
Make a transverse or longitudinal incision over the closure.
3
Remove the lock
Required instruments
388.452
Lock Removal Pliers, for VEPTR
388.462
Lock Removal Device, for VEPTR
Remove the golden Closure for Extension Bar using the Lock
Removal Pliers or the Lock Removal Device.
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Synthes
VEPTR
Technique Guide