The Universal Spine System is intended for use as a posterior pedicle screw fixation system (T1-S2), a posterior hook fixation system (T1-L5), or as an anterolateral fixation system (T8-L5).  Also available is the Dual Opening Universal Spine System and the Small Stature Universal Spine System.  Pedicle screw fixation is limited to skeletally mature patients with exception of the Synthes Small Stature USS. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Side-opening, top-tightening construct simplifies intraoperative procedure and requires no implant preloading onto rod
• Strong 6.0 mm rods provide long-term stability and maintain deformity correction
• Low-profile monoaxial screws and hooks minimize anatomical interference
  • Single core screws offered in titanium and stainless steel
  • Dual core screws offered in titanium
• Polyaxial screws have ± 25º of angulation about the axis of the screw to facilitate rod-to-screw connection with minimal rod contouring
• Designed to correct scoliosis by segmental correction or global derotation
• Allows addition or removal of anchorage points to an assembled construct

Indications

• Degenerative disc disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation)
• Deformities
• Tumor
• Stenosis
• Pseudoarthrosis
• Failed previous fusion