Surgical Technique USS™ Low Profile Spine System DePuy Synthes 17
3. Attach support for rod introduction
pliers
The support serves as a locking device when lifting the
implant towards the rod.
Slide the support over the protruding end of the Stick in
the configuration with the persuader mounted over the
Stick (1). The forked opening of the support must face
upwards. The lever must be pulled and then released so
that the fork of the support engages in the hexagon of
the Stick.
4. Bring rod towards side opening of
implant
Place the spreader forceps on the Stick between the
Distraction Clip and the Persuader (1). Slowly open the
spreader to bring the implant up towards the rod (2).
When the opening is opposite to the rod, close the
Persuader to fully engage the rod (3).
Warning:
Carefully apply force to the anchorage to
prevent pull-out from the bone.
Introduction of Rods Into Side Openings
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