SOLCO BIOMEDICAL is a global medical and healthcare company that was founded in 1974. It exports its products to 20 different countries around the world. It was also the first manufacturer of medical devices in Korea. For 45 years, it has developed orthopedic surgery implants, surgical instruments, and health care products that regulate body temperature and antioxidation. They committed to improving the quality of life for everyone by developing high-tech medical instruments and health products based on medical R&D and clinical research under the business philosophy “make the world smile with health.”
SOLAR Spine System is indicated for temporary or permanent correction and stabilization of the vertebral column from the thoracic to the sacrum with the aim of helping consolidation or bone fusion. It is designed for both posterior, sacral and anterior fixation.
Solar Spine Surgical Techniques
There are 8steps in Solar Spine Surgical Techniques
- Pedicle Identification: The pedicle entry point depends on the intersection techniques. It involves drawing a line from the lateral aspect of the facet joint, which intersects a line that bisects the transverse process at a spot overlying the pedicle. However, because of the high variability in pedicle dimensions on each level of vertebra, intraoperative radiograph is checked to determine the exact position of the entry in the anteroposterior and lateral projection after inserting guide pins.
- Pedicle Preparation: After the determination of the pedicle entry point, the entry hole is prepared by Awl. A pathway is then opened up with a Pedicle Probe from a smaller to a larger sequentially. The Pedicle Probe is calibrated and marked with 1cm intervals to help determine proper screw length. A balltipped Pedicle Tester is utilized to palpate five distinct bony borders (floor and four walls).
- Screw Insertion: With the pedicle pathway prepared and proper screw length and diameter determined, the screw is ready for insertion. Place the screw slowly while checking proper trajectory using fluoroscopic x-ray.
- Rod Insertion: Cut the Rod to the appropriate length and bend the Rod with a French Rod Bender to fit the desired spinal contours. A Rod Holder can be used for optimal Rod insertion
- Nut Application: After the Rod is loaded into the bottom of the screw head, the Nut may be seated onto the top of the screw head using the Nut Starter. When the rod is not fully seated into the head of the screw, the Rod Introducer is preferred for reduction. The Rod Introducer is then rotated clockwise levering the Rod inside of the screw head. The Nut Starter is then used to insert the Nut. If necessary, the Rod Pusher or Anti Torque Wrench is used to hold the Rod inside of screw head.
- Compression or Distraction: The compression or the distraction procedure may be performed if necessary. In that case, extra caution should be required when placing the nuts securely against the head of the screws. In either maneuver, the Nut on one side of the segment should be tightened provisionally, while the Nut on the other side remains loosened. The Compression or Distraction will occur against the provisionally tightened screws.
- Final Tightening: The final tightening is performed with the Nut Final Driver and the Anti Torque Wench. The Anti Torque Wench is placed to a screw and a Rod, while the nut final Driver is inserted through the cannulation of the Anti Torque Wench. If necessary, the Nut Final Driver may be used to remove a nut after final tightening. Once a nut has been removed, it should be discarded and replaced with the new one.
- Cross Link Technique: After selection of cross link that corresponds in proper size for the distance between rods, the cross link is applied to the rods and tightened with two tightening screws. If the size of cross link doesn’t fit exactly, Compressor or Distractor can be used accordingly to adjust the distance between rods before final fixation
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