Rod reduction assemblies and related methods
US11051861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
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