20 DePuy Synthes USS™ Low Profile Spine System Surgical Technique
Required instruments
314.070 Screwdriver, hexagonal, small, length 200 mm
388.130 USS Socket Wrench 11 mm, with L-handle
388.140 USS Socket Wrench 6 mm
388.643 USS LP Counter torque instrument with
L-handle
Rod connectors allow the bridging of lateral distances in
cases where the rod is offset from the implant. The Rod
Connector can be attached to the rod at any point dur-
ing the surgery. To accommodate the Rod Connector,
the side opening of the pedicle screws is to be oriented
perpendicular to the rod whereas the front-opening
models are to be selected for the hooks.
Connecting a Rod to an Implant with a Rod Connector
