Surgical Technique USS™ Small Stature/Paediatric Spine System DePuy Synthes 11
1. Prepare seat for lamina hook
The lamina hook can be placed around either the supe-
rior or inferior portion of the lamina. Prepare the seat for
the lamina hook using the lamina feeler (388.521) (1
and 2). To ensure good seating of the hook, carefully
remove the ligamentum flavum and a small portion of
the lamina with a rongeur.
Remove the lamina feeler.
2. Position lamina hook
Using the stick, pick up an appropriate lamina hook
from the set, as described on page 3.
Note:
Use a front-opening hook if a rod connector is
needed.
Insert the hook positioner (388.631) into the positioning
hole of the hook, and ease the lamina hook into the
previously prepared seat. The inferior part of the lamina
hook must fit snugly with the lamina.
Precaution:
Ensure that the lamina hook does not lie
too deep or press upon the bone marrow.
Remove the hook positioner and the handle. The stick
remains attached to the hook.
Position Lamina Hook
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