Surgical Technique USS™ Low Profile Spine System DePuy Synthes 5
1. Open pedicle
Use the awl that corresponds to the selected screw
diameter and perforate the cortex of the pedicle.
Continue opening the pedicle canal using one of the
USS Pedicle Probes.
Precaution:
If the probe resists advancement, use
image intensifier control to check the position and
orientation.
2. Probe pedicle channel
Palpate the inner walls of the pedicle screw channel
using the straight or curved Feeler in order to check the
wall for perforations.
Insert Pedicle Screws
