Anterior cervical fusions requiring additional

posterior stabilization
Technique Guides
Synapse System:
036.000.755

Occipito-Cervical Fusion System:

036.000.981

50080060

X-ray of Synapse
and OccipitoCervical Fusion
System

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Degenerative and painful posttraumatic conditions

in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine

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Transition to thoracic spine

Open parallel connectors or tapered rods can be used to connect
the 3.5 mm rod with any 5.0 mm or 6.0 mm rod and thus extend
the construct to the thoracic spine.

Instabilities in the lower cervical and upper

thoracic spine:
Posttraumatic conditions
Tumors
Iatrogenic instabilities following laminectomy etc.

Up to 50 screw
angulation

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

Occipito-cervical and upper cervical spine

instabilities:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Congenital anomalies
Posttraumatic conditions
Tumors
Infections

036.000.667AAo

SE_205989 AA

Posterior cervical fixation

Synapse is a top-loading implant system to stabilize the posterior
cervical spine. It consists of top-loading screws and hooks,
transconnectors and 3.5 mm rods. Synapse is compatible with
the Occipito-Cervical Fusion System which consists of occipital
plates, clamps and pre-bent rods.

Indications

036.000.667

A complete occipito-cervicothoracic fixation solution

Synthes Solutions for

Posterior Cervical Fixation.
Synapse and Occipito-Cervical
Fusion System.

Complete OCT
solution
Best in class
instruments

Synapse System. An enhanced set

of instruments and implants for posterior
stabilization of the cervical and upper
thoracic spine.

Occipito-Cervical Fusion System.

Implants and instruments designed to
optimize fixation to the occiput.

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

Versatile possibilities for occipital fixation

8 mm

50

Complete implant portfolio to accommodate

patient anatomy
Square threaded locking screw reduces
risk of cross-threading
3.5 mm
Screws in three diameters
Shaft screws
Top-loading hooks
Transconnectors
50

50

4.5 mm

40

Best in class instruments

Non-sticking and non-toggling screwdriver

40

50

4.0 mm

50

50

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

3.5 mm shaft screw

40

40

Occipital screws
4.5 mm screws and 5.0 mm rescue screw

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