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INSIGHT Lateral Access System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 19
Precaution:
In order to reduce tissue creep:
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Retractor blades must be in zero position (3)
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The retractor blades should be placed against the
disc space and/or the vertebral endplates.
Precaution:
Use fluoroscopic images to determine
the position of the retractor. Identify presence of os
teophytes. Do not apply excessive force when insert
ing retractor.
Attach Retractor to Strong Arm or Universal Arm
Attach connector to strong arm or universal arm (
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and tighten the stabilizing system by turning the knob
on the arm (4).
Precaution:
Do not maneuver operatingtable after
fixing the retractor with the strong arm or universal
arm system as this may lead to movement of the
retractor in the surgical field.
