Surgical instrument and method
US10004538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a first arm engageable with a first spinal construct disposed with a first vertebral surface. A second arm is connected with the first arm via a pivot and being engageable with a second spinal construct disposed with a second vertebral surface. The first arm is movable to rotate the first spinal construct relative to the pivot and/or the second arm is movable to rotate the second spinal construct relative to the pivot such that the first vertebral surface is moved relative to the second vertebral surface. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
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