Intended use
The USS II System is a posterior pedicle screw and hook sys-
tem (T1–S2), developed for precise and segmental stabiliza-
tion of the spine. Anterior cancellous bone screws can also
be used in the thoracolumbar spine.
Indications
– Spinal deformities (congenital, idiopathic, neuromuscular)
– Degenerative diseases
– Tumors
– Fractures
Contraindications
– Additional anterior support or reconstruction of the spine
is required in the case of fracture and tumors with poor
ventral support.
– Osteoporosis
Case example 1, posterior fixation with USS II
– 16-year-old female patient with severe kyphoscoliosis
– Posterior instrumentation with pedicle screws in L1 to L5
and pedicle, lamina and transverse process hooks in T2 to
T10 after ventral release
Case example 2, anterior fixation with USS II anterior
– 11-year-old female patient with adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis, standing Cobb angle 75°, bending Cobb angle
40°
– Anterior correction from T5 to T10
Indications and Contraindications
4
Synthes
USS II
Handling technique
Preoperative, scoliotic
double curve, thoracic
78°, lumbar 68°
Postoperative, thoracic
38°, lumbar 38°
Preoperative Postoperative
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