Rod connector for attachment to an existing spinal rod
US11160587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and devices for adding an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. In one arrangement the additional spinal construct extends an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an inline rod connector in a minimally invasive or preferably, percutaneous procedure. In another arrangement, the ipsilateral extension of an existing spinal construct uses an offset rod connector for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct.
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