Patent · US Expired

Reduction instrument

US6123707A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1999
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and instruments for use in spinal alignment or spinal reduction include a connector rod designed to attach to a spinal rod connector, a push rod designed to push against a spinal rod, and a connector member designed to hold the rods in adjustable angular relation. Methods of use are also disclosed.

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