Systems and methods for performing spine surgery
US10433893B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical rod bender is provided for correcting a curvature or deformity in a patient's spine based on the digitized locations of implanted screws and tracking the placement of the rod as it is placed in a minimally invasive fashion. The mechanical rod bender includes a fixed die and a movable die, the movable die having multiple rod contact channels to accommodate spinal rods of different sizes.
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