Optional Techniques
Synthes Spine
19
1
Attach transverse bar
Instruments
388.31
Long Sm
a
ll Hex
a
gon
a
l Screwdriver
388.49
Rod Crimping Pliers
388.941
Rod Pusher
The tr
a
nsverse
ba
r
a
cts
a
s
a
n extension to the hook or screw
in situ
a
tions where the rod contour or p
a
tient
a
n
a
tomy pre-
vents direct hook/screw-to-rod connection. The
ba
r lengths
a
re 15 mm, 20 mm
a
nd 25 mm.
Pl
a
ce the opening of the tr
a
nsverse
ba
r over the 5.0 mm rod.
Loosely
a
tt
a
ch the tr
a
nsverse
ba
r to the rod
b
y tightening the
setscrew with the long sm
a
ll hex
a
gon
a
l screwdriver.
Introduce the tr
a
nsverse
ba
r into the front-opening hook or
screw. Use the rod crimping pliers or rod pusher, if necess
a
ry.
Use
a
coll
a
r with grooves
a
nd
a
12-point nut to secure the
ba
r to the hook or screw. Secure the
ba
r to the rod
b
y tight-
ening the setscrew firmly.
