 A 75-mm rod could be placed on the patient's left side with reattachment of the locking screw heads with the rod cap locker in place; however, it was necessary to cut a longer rod for the patient's right side with the screws slightly greater distance apart ultimately settling on a 90-mm rod. 
A 75 - mm rod could be placed on the patient 's left side with reattachment of the locking screw heads with the rod cap locker in place ; however , it was necessary to cut a longer rod for the patient 's right side with the screws slightly greater distance apart ultimately settling on a 90 - mm rod .