A complete occipito-cervico-thoracic fixation solution

Occipito-cervical and upper cervical spine instabilities:– Rheumatoid arthritis– Congenital anomalies– Posttraumatic conditions– Tumors– Infections

Instabilities in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine:– Posttraumatic conditions– Tumors– Iatrogenic instabilities following laminectomy etc.

Degenerative and painful posttraumatic conditions in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine

Anterior cervical fusions requiring additional posterior stabilization

Technique GuidesSynapse System: Occipito-Cervical Fusion System:036.000.755 036.000.981

Up to 50° screwangulation

Complete OCT solution

Best in class instruments

Synthes Solutions forPosterior Cervical Fixation.Synapse and Occipito-CervicalFusion System.

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Posterior cervical fixationSynapse is a top-loading implant system to stabilize the posteriorcervical spine. It consists of top-loading screws and hooks,transconnectors and � 3.5 mm rods. Synapse is compatible withthe Occipito-Cervical Fusion System which consists of occipitalplates, clamps and pre-bent rods.

Occipital fixationThe � 3.5 mm rod connects the screws in the cervical spine withthe plate in the occiput to achieve a stable occipito-cervical fixation.

Transition to thoracic spineOpen parallel connectors or tapered rods can be used to connectthe � 3.5 mm rod with any 5.0 mm or 6.0 mm rod and thus extendthe construct to the thoracic spine.

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Occipito-Cervical Fusion System.Implants and instruments designed tooptimize fixation to the occiput.

Synapse System. An enhanced set of instruments and implants for posteriorstabilization of the cervical and upperthoracic spine.

Polyaxial screws with up to 50° angulation in all directions– Enable advanced surgical techniques:

– Pedicle screw setting – C1/C2 fixation using Magerl Technique

– Simplify operation– Self-tapping for rapid insertion

Complete implant portfolio to accommodatepatient anatomy– Square threaded locking screw reduces

risk of cross-threading– Screws in three diameters– Shaft screws– Top-loading hooks– Transconnectors

Pre-bent rods– Pre-bent with 110° angulation– Stress-released to maintain strength

Occipital screws– � 4.5 mm screws and 5.0 mm rescue screw

Best in class instruments– Non-sticking and non-toggling screwdriver

Flexible instruments – Tap and screwdriver with cardan-joint for ease of use

Versatile possibilities for occipital fixation