TRUSS Study guide

Question 1

The TRUSS Plate system is intended for use in the treatment of what levels?

Answer 1

T1-L5

Question 2

The integrated slider mechanism provides up to how many mm of compression in the first 4 compression plate sizes?

Answer 2

3.0mm

Question 3

The integrated slider mechanism provides up to how many mm of compression in the 8 longest plate sizes?

Answer 3

7.5mm

Question 4

What is the profile of the TRUSS plate?

Answer 4

4mm

Question 5

What is the width of the TRUSS plate?

Answer 5

21mm

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE

The TRUSS plate length is measured from center of hole to center of hole.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

How many degrees is the fixed angle screw pre set trajectory for the anterior screw

Answer 7

0 degrees

Question 8

How many degrees is the fixed angle screws pre set trajectory for posterior screw

Answer 8

9 degrees

Question 9

How mant degrees is the fixed angle pre set trajectory for Cephlad/ Caudal screws

Answer 9

5 degrees

Question 10

How long is the temporary fixation screw?

Answer 10

16mm

Question 11

Which way do you turn the blue handle to thread the barrels to the plate?

Answer 11

Clockwise

Question 12

How many nm is the set screw torque limit

Answer 12

1.5nm

Question 13

5.5mm fixed and variable screws come in what lengths?

Answer 13

22mm-57mm

Question 14

what are the screw length increments for the screws

Answer 14

22-30mm in 2mm increments

30-57mm in 3mm increments

Question 15

what additional sets are needed to do a case

Answer 15

Citadel and gateway set

Question 16

6.5mm screws are on what set

Answer 16

citadel and gateway

Question 17

Variable angle screws offer how many degrees of angulation?

Answer 17

+-10 degrees

Question 18

How many plates are on the TRUSS set

Answer 18

24 plates
12 non compressible
12 compressible