Surgical Technique USS™ Low Profile Spine System DePuy Synthes 11
Required instruments
388.520
USS Lamina Feeler, length 260 mm
388.521
USS SmStature/Paediatric Lamina Feeler
388.642
USS LP Hook Positioner, length 273 mm
1. Prepare seat for angled lamina
hook
Remove the soft tissue from the transverse process.
Place the USS Lamina Feeler around the transverse pro-
cess in order to elevate the soft tissue attachments from
the anterior portion of the transverse process.
Remove the lamina feeler.
Warning:
Aim for a hook position as medially as
possible in order to limit stress on transverse pro-
cess.
2. Position angled lamina hook
Pick up an appropriate angled lamina hook from the tray
with the Stick as described on page 3.
Note:
Use a front-opening hook if a rod connector is
mounted on the hook.
Insert the hook positioner into the positioning hole of
the hook and ease the angled lamina hook into the pre-
viously prepared seat. Remove the hook positioner. The
Stick remains attached to the hook until the hook is con-
nected to the rod.
Angled Lamina Hook Positioning
at the Transverse Process
