Surgical Technique USS™ Small Stature/Paediatric Spine System DePuy Synthes 17
5. Place sleeve over implant and rod
Push the sleeve pusher down the cylinder to place the
sleeve over the rod and implant (1). Retract the sleeve
pusher (2). The sleeve remains on the implant/rod.
If the sleeve cannot be readily placed in position, tap the
sleeve pusher gently to position the sleeve on the
implant.
6. Attach implant to rod
Remove the persuader. Pick up a nut using the socket
wrench for 12-point nut (as described on page 14), drop
it over the stick and screw it loosely onto the implant.
Introducing Rods into Dual-Opening Implants
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