Fracture reduction using implant based solution
US11065038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various angularly-adjustable spinal fixation systems are provided and generally include an articulating connector having first and second elongate rods extending therefrom, and first and second polyaxial bone screw assemblies configured to seat the first and second rods therein. The rods are configured to be seated within receiver heads of the polyaxial bone screw assemblies when the screws are implanted in opposed lateral sides of a vertebra, thereby allowing the receiver heads to be manipulated relative to the rods to reduce one or more posterior fractures. A joint on the articulating connector can also be manipulated to reduce one or more anterior fractures. The entire construct can be locked to maintain the fractures in the reduced configuration.
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