Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation System and Related Methods

Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation System and Related Methods

This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a...

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Hauptverfasser: DASSO, Eric, MATTEO, Derek J, SWEENEY, Thomas M, GERMAN, Robert, DOOSE, Justin, LISH, Scott, SCHAFER, Andrew
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.