Triangulation assembly for rectifying vertebrae, and spinal osteosynthesis system comprising such assemblies
US11864800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for rectifying vertebrae, comprises: two bone anchoring means intended to be implanted on a same vertebra, a triangulation bar and a connection means for connecting the triangulation bar to each bone anchoring means and for holding the bone anchoring means in a given position in order to form, with the triangulation bar connected to the bone anchoring means by means of the connection means, a rigid triangular assembly, the triangulation bar comprising an attachment area for attaching a correction instrument arranged to ensure a rigid attachment in rotation and in translation of the correction instrument on the triangulation bar.
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