Surgical Technique Guide
Product Overview
The Altus Spine Valencia Pedicle Screw System’s low torque design fully locks at 65 in-lbs (7.3 N-m), which is nearly half of the torque required by most competitive designs. The low torque design also fosters high tactical feedback and reduces anatomical loads during final construct tightening. Additionally, the unique screw thread form incorporates a progressive, multi-diameter design intended to maintain purchase with changes in screw position.
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Features
Evolutionary Low Torque Hybrid Square Thread
- Efficient and robust, low torque locking cap design
- Final locking secured in at 65 in-lbs (7.3 N-m) minimizes force applied to anatomy while providing benchmark tactile feedback
Low Profile Construct & Insertion Devices
- Allows up to 60° of angulation
- Rounded tulip underside for optimal bone graft placement
- Stable screw-inserter coupling for ideal control during insertion
Simplified Instrumentation
- Surgical procedure can be performed with as few as 5 system specific instruments
- All implants and instruments within a dual-tray configuration
Product Offerings
- Pedicle screws are available in solid, cannulated and reduction head configurations
Also available: closed head and mono-axial screws - Screw diameters range from 4.5mm to 8.5mm and are available in lengths from 25mm to 100mm in 5mm increments
- Pre-lordosed rods available from 30mm to 120mm in 5mm increments. Long, straight rods up to 435mm in 10mm increments are also available
- Telescoping, straight, and variable cross connectors are available in 4 sizes, spanning lengths from 30mm to 76mm