Reduction instruments and methods

A spinal reduction device, comprising:

• a base comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end, the base further comprising a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end;
• a vertical post positioned substantially centrally on the base, wherein the vertical post extends upwardly from the base and has a longitudinal axis which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base;
• a plurality of arms extending away from the first side of the base in a direction away from the second side of the base and generally parallel to the bottom surface of the base, the plurality of arms adapted to be visible to a user when viewed from above the base, each arm comprising a distal end;
• a plurality of prongs, wherein each of the plurality of prongs extends downwardly from a distal end of a corresponding one of the plurality of arms, the plurality of prongs adapted to be engaged with corresponding attachment apertures in a bone plate;
• and a first guide extending upwards from the base adjacent the first end thereof, the first guide comprising a first guide passage with a longitudinal axis, wherein the spinal reduction device further comprises a translation nut adapted to translate along the longitudinal axis of the vertical post, wherein the translation nut has a hexagonal outer geometry which matingly engages with a driver having a hexagonal female geometry, thereby allowing the driver to rotate the translation nut about a threaded shaft.