USE OF THE BENDMEISTER ROD BENDER FOR OCCIPITOCERVICAL FUSION - TECHNICAL NOTE

Authors
APOSTOLIDES PJ KARAHALIOS DG YAPP RA SONNTAG VKH
Citation
Pj. Apostolides et al., USE OF THE BENDMEISTER ROD BENDER FOR OCCIPITOCERVICAL FUSION - TECHNICAL NOTE, Neurosurgery, 43(2), 1998, pp. 389-390
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Clinical Neurology
Journal title
Neurosurgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0148396X
Volume
43
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
389 - 390
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-396X(1998)43:2<389:UOTBRB>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
THE CREATION OF various curves in bendable metallic rods remains diffi cult. We describe a simple instrument that uses two bending levers to provide the mechanical advantage required to easily shape up to 5.5 mm diameter bendable metallic rods with precision, control, and minimal nicking or scratching of the metal surface. We have successfully used this tool to contour primary and secondary curvatures in threaded Stei nmann pins and grooved titanium rods for occipitocervical fusion.