Abstract: An adjustable trial for spinal implant sizing. The trial has a first and second plate that is adjustable between zero and degrees by use of continuously sloped edges that interface with a positioning band having reciprocal sloped edges. Protrusions are attached to each plate and the positioning band, the rotation of which is used to change the angle of the plates. A tool used to rotate the protrusions is marked with the angle of movement.

Abstract: A low profile rod-to-rod cross-connector formed from an outer bar member having a first end forming a receptacle and a second end available for coupling to a first spinal rod. An inner bar having a unidirectional insertion end is slidably insertable into the receptacle, and a second end is available for coupling to a second spinal rod; the insertion end having a centrally disposed slot bifurcating the insertion end. A locking member is positioned in the centrally disposed slot, wherein placement of the locking member in the first position permits movement of the insertion end within the receptacle, and placement of the locking member in the second position results in splaying the left arm and right arm to frictionally engage an inner sidewall of the receptacle.