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A light sleeve is required when using the MIS light source with the articulating retractors. T/F

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True

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What 2 sizes of Weitlaner come in the direct look tray?

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5” and 8”

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The peritoneal retractor assemblies that can attach to the articulating arms come in what widths?

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15mm and 20mm

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The peritoneal retractor assemblies that attach to the articulating arm come in which lengths?

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120mm and 150mm

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What disposables ship automatically with the DL tray?

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Endoscopic kitners and bipolars

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The DL technique guide suggest using wet mini lap sponges to protect the peritoneum when inserting the curved dealers. T/F

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True

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What two length/width options are available with the straight/curved hand held peritoneal retractors?

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150mm and 200mm, 8mm and 12mm

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The Mars 3v retractor has a starting diameter of?

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18mm (same as the original 3V)

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What are the three sagittal profiles of Transcontinental?

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0-6-10 degrees

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The Mars 3v retractor offers blade length sizes ranging from?

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40mm-170mm

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The disc shims on Mars 3v can be inserted up to?

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25mm

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To ensure sufficient blade length, ________mm should be added to the depth measurement.

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10mm

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Transcontinental trial etchings start at _______mm and increase to _______mm in 5mm increments.

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40mm, 55mm: 60mm is at the trials edge.

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The radio graphic marker positions are as follows; 2.25mm anterior and posterior edge, 5mm to leading bullet nose edge, 3mm connecting edge. T/F

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True

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The Mars 3V retractor offers retracting capabilities ranging from?

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18mm - 60mm

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The Mars 3v retractor offers infinite angulation on all three blades up to _____ degrees?

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20 degrees

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What are the 3 sagittal profiles with Caliber L?

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0-6-10 degrees

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The Caliber L spacers have the following (3) widths.

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16mm, 18mm, 22mm

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Globus biomechanical testing for Caliber L demonstrated _______ times the pullout strength of a traditional static spacer.

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7 times

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The 3 height ranges of Caliber L are?

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7-10mm, 9-13mm, 11-16mm

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The Globus marketed position for the 3 key features with the Caliber L
expandable spacers are,________impaction, ____________distraction,________expansion.

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minimized, controlled, continous

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The 3 height ranges for Lordotic Caliber L spacers are?

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8-11mm w/6 degrees lordosis
10-13mm/10 degrees lordosis
12-17mm w/10 degrees lordosis

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The 3 height ranges for the Parallel Caliber L spacers are:

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7-10mm
9-13mm
11-16mm

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The Caliber L spacers have an automatic locking feature, thus no extra locking step. T/F

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True

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Caliber L spacers are available in a coronal tapered footprint. T/F
true
25
Intercontinental screws are HA coated lag screws. T/F
True
26
Intercontinental is: | FDA cleared for 1 or 2 contiguous levels, and cleared using supplemental fixation. T/F
True
27
The IC locking set screw provides surgeons with tactile, audible, and visual confirmation. T/F
true
28
On assembly of IC you should look for the following. 'A' on the plate aligned with anterior edge of spacer. lordotic plate matched lordotic spacer parallel plate matches parallel spacer T/F
true
29
Screw length should subtract _______mm from overall construct length?
10mm
30
IC spacers only come in 20mm widths. T/F
True
31
How many Deavers are included in the DL tray
2
32
Transcontinental and Caliber L is FDA cleared for what levels of the spine?
L2-S1
33
The Transcontinental coronal tapered spacers have a 4 degree coronal profile. T/F
True
34
Transcontinental come in what (3) widths?
18,22 | There is a 16mm available also.
35
What is the shortest length screw available with Plymouth?
22mm
36
What color anchor is used with Caliber-L?
Gold
37
How are the plate sizes measured with Plymouth? | End to end or hole to hole?
Hole to hole
38
If your surgeon wants to angle one of the retractor blades, which color nut(s) would he adjust? Silver or gold?
Silver
39
Your surgeon wants to keep the retractor relative to the center of the frame, what connection point should he use? The one below the silver nuts or the one below the gold nuts?
Silver nuts
40
The Mars 3V blades can be secured and changed intraoperatively with the? * Hook and latch driver * 10mm socket shim
Hook and Latch driver
41
The Mars 3V retractor slides down over cannula A for initial insertion. T or F
False
42
The docking pins on Mars 3V are available in what sizes?
10mm and 20mm
43
The widening shims can be used to increase the MARS 3V blade width by?
12mm
44
The lengthening shim can be used to increase the MARS 3V blade length by?
10mm
45
The final position of Transcontinental should be: bullet shaped tip should overhang the contralateral apophyseal ring and the middle radiographic marker should align with the spinous process. T or F.
True
46
The transcontinental system features 4 radiographic markers for placement. Where are they positioned?
3 posterior, 1 anterior
47
If your trial measures 50mm length, what size Transcontinental M spacer and plate will you chose?
45mm spacer, 5mm plate
48
The color purple on IC trials denotes 6 degree lordosis. T or F
true
49
Pre-assembly prior to sterilization is the ideal time to assemble the angled driver assembly for IC. T or F
True
50
How should the awl be positioned for the IC procedure?
with the flat on the upper end of the awl facing the endplate to be prepared.
51
The most important reason to tighten the nut using the wrench while assembling the angled driver assembly for IC is to ensure the integrity of the angled driver assembly and the required technique. T or F
True
52
The VA screw in Plymouth allows for +/- how many degrees of angulation.
10 degrees
53
What is the Plymouth plate profile?
4.0mm
54
IC plates have torsional stabilizers? T/F
True
55
What are the smallest heights of Caliber L 16mm wide spacers?
7mm
56
According to the DL tech guide, the ideal placement of the peritoneal retractor is superficial to the psoas muscle as its posterior border and in line with the disc space of the operative level. T/F
False
57
Plymouth is intended for use at what levels in the spine?
T1-L5
58
What grade spondy is suggested for LLIF procedures?
Grade 2 or lower
59
L5/S1 is not indicated for LLIF because all of the following reasons except?
Sacro iliac joint is to posterior.

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