Apparatus and method for maintaining vertebrae in a desired relationship
US4771767A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for moving a vertebra to a desired relationship with other vertebrae and for maintaining the desired relationship. Mounting blocks are attached to the vertebrae. Pivot members are threaded onto a rod. The pivot members are received in the mounting blocks with the rod extending between two mounting blocks. The rod is rotated to move a vertebra relative to the other vertebrae. The mounting blocks are then tightened around the pivot members to maintain the vertebrae in the desired relationship.
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