Scoliosis support rod system
US11849976B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scoliosis support rod system for treating scoliosis in a spine having a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The scoliosis support rod system includes a central rod segment, a first end rod segment, a first bone anchor and a second bone anchor. The central rod segment has a first end and a second end. The central rod segment is deformable in response to a force placed thereon. The central rod segment returns to an initial configuration when the force is discontinued. The first end rod segment has a first aperture formed therein. The first aperture is adapted to slidably receive the first end of the central rod segment. The first bone anchor is attachable to the first end rod segment. The first bone anchor is attachable to the first vertebra. The second bone anchor is attachable to the central rod segment. The second bone anchor is attachable to the second vertebra. When the first bone anchor is attached to the first vertebra and the second bone anchor is attached to the second vertebra, a length of the scoliosis support rod system is adjustable by sliding the central rod segment with respect to the first end rod segment.
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