Surgical driver

Apparatus, methods, systems, and kits related to surgical procedures and instruments are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for securing a fixation device to a driver for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The method comprises engaging a first portion of the driver with the fixation device to...

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1. Verfasser: HEINZ ERIC S
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Apparatus, methods, systems, and kits related to surgical procedures and instruments are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for securing a fixation device to a driver for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The method comprises engaging a first portion of the driver with the fixation device to limit rotational movement of the fixation device relative to the driver; and engaging a second portion of the driver with the fixation device to limit axial movement of the fixation device relative to the driver; wherein engaging the second portion of the driver with the fixation device comprises actuating an actuator of the driver to cause the second portion of the driver to move relative to the first portion of the driver. In other aspects, surgical drivers, surgical kits, and surgical procedures are disclosed.