Independence Study Guide Flashcards
The Independence spacer is indicated for____ contiguous levels from _____ to _____.
Indicated 2 levels
From L2 to S1
What are the available footprint sizes?
24x30
26x34
29x39
How many degrees is the screw divergence?
14 degrees
The cephalad/caudal screw orientation is _____ degrees ?
35 degrees
What are the two Sagittal profiles available with Independence?______
8 and 15
Do the Independence screws lag?____
Yes
What are the two competitive advantages with our system over the Nuvasives system?
35 degrees cephalad /caudal
Poor instrumentation
Lots of trays
Independence has 3 screws vs. Nuvasive 4 screws
What are two advantages over a plate and spacer ?
Fewer steps
Zero profile
Lag screws
The posterior edge of the radio graphic marker is how many mm from the posterior edge of the implant?_____ and how many mm thick is the anterior plate?_____
1.5 mm from the posterior edge if implant
Anterior plate is 5mm thick
The Awl for independence is _____purchase in bone and _____ mm diameter .
17mm purchase and 3.5 mm diameter.
The drill is ______ mm purchase and ______ mm diameter .
17mm purchase in bone and 3.5 mm in diameter.
Independence tap is _____ mm long and ______ mm diameter
21mm long and 5.2 mm diameter
What’s the diameter of the independence screw?
5.5mm
Independence screws come in _____ and _____ angles
Fixed and Variable angles
To lock the set screw, independences torque limiting set driver is turned click-wise until it clicks _______?
Twice
