Rod Link Reducer
3-PLANE DEFORMITY CORRECTION TECHNIQUE
Originally developed at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Rod Link Reducer technique is designed to aid in the correction of severe spinal curvatures with a novel set of instruments. This technique increases leverage to manipulate the spine in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes.
During the procedure, Manipulating Arms are attached to provisional rods which are placed proximal and distal to the apex of the curve. The Manipulating Arms are used to correct the deformity in three planes. The deformity is manipulated into a corrected position, then the construct is rigidly locked in place while a permanent rod is installed on the contralateral side.
Advantages of the Rod Link Reducer Technique
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Securing rod with Manipulating Arm
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1. Sucato, D. J. and Zhang, H. (March 2017). A Novel Posterior Rod-Link-Reducer System Provides Safer Easier and Better Correction of Severe Scoliosis. Paper #097 Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
REDUCTION TECHNIQUE OVERVIEW
Axial |
The first manipulation is axial derotation of the spine and the rib cage for transverse (axial) correction. This is performed by pressing down on the manipulating arms. |
Coronal |
The second manipulation is compression of the spine on the convexity for coronal correction. This is performed by bringing the manipulating arms together. |
Saggital |
The third manipulation is to restore thoracic kyphosis for sagittal correction. This is performed |
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