Synthes SYNMESH Surgical Technique page 18

Surgical Technique
7. Distract and insert implant
Using the parallel spreader forceps, distract the affected
segment until the desired spinal alignment is achieved (1).
While under distraction, insert the SYNMESH implant
using the appropriate implant holder (396.388, 396.389)
(2).
Note: When using oblong end rings, ensure that the
blades of the spreader forceps align with the slots in
the end rings (3). When using round meshes the
spreader forceps must be removed before implanta-
tion.
Final seating of the implant may be accomplished by
gently tapping the implant holder. Once the implant is in
place, carefully remove the implant holder and spreader
forceps. Appropriate impactors may be used if necessary
to achieve final seating of the implant.
Verify the position of SYNMESH in relation to the
vertebral bodies in the frontal and sagittal planes
intraoperatively using an image intensifier.
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