Valeo^® PS • Pedicle Screw System

The Valeo PS Pedicle Screw System features a low profile, offset design to minimize soft tissue interference and help to secure posterior graft material. The chamfered jaw facilitates rod capture, while the system’s modular insertion technique and low volume screw head increases visualization, facilitates more thorough decortication, and increases distraction options. Also note: the integrated set screw eliminates cross threading and the set screw saddle distributes load between the rod and screw.

The Valeo PS Pedicle Screw System uniquely addresses the challenges of posterior fixation by providing the surgeon with both flexibility and options to secure difficult operative discs. The system features a low profile, offset design to minimize soft tissue interference and palpable screw head problems common to traditional tulip-style systems. As well, the offset feature is designed to enhance lateral stability, enable the surgeon to place the connector heads laterally or medially, and help to secure graft material at the operative site.

The Valeo PS System's most advantageous feature, however, is its modular insertion technique. The surgeon first places a low volume, ball-headed screw, which increases options for distraction and provides for greater visibility and more thorough decortication. The connector's chamfered jaw makes it easy to insert the rod, even with a high degree of rod contouring. The surgeon, using the provisional lock, can then secure the assembly and make final adjustments before locking pieces in place with the integrated set screw.