Development of surgical instruments for implanting a flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine

Abstract A new flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine has been developed. This paper describes the development and evaluation of two surgical instruments required for implanting this device. Prototypes were designed, manufactured and then evaluated for use in surgery. Further evaluation was p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine Journal of engineering in medicine, 2000-01, Vol.214 (3), p.325-328
Hauptverfasser:	Leahy, J C, Stevenson, E C, Hukins, D W L, Mathias, K J, Shepherd, D E T, Wardlaw, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bone Computer simulation Equipment Design Evaluation Studies as Topic Fracture fixation Humans Implants (surgical) Internal Fixators Lumbar Vertebrae - surgery Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgical Instruments
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract A new flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine has been developed. This paper describes the development and evaluation of two surgical instruments required for implanting this device. Prototypes were designed, manufactured and then evaluated for use in surgery. Further evaluation was performed, if necessary, and the design finalized, in accordance with BS EN 12011. This process involved close collaboration between engineers and surgeons.
ISSN:	0954-4119 2041-3033
DOI:	10.1243/0954411001535813