Vertebral alignment system
US6964665B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for aligning and fixing vertebral bodies is provided. The vertebral alignment system of the current invention comprises an integrated system of alignment rods, cannulated pedicle screws, filler plugs and fixation hardware. The components are designed such that a surgeon can accurately manipulate and align vertebral bodies using the removable alignment rods attached to the cannulated pedicle screws and to enable the installation of fixation system hardware while the alignment rods are still in place. A system and method for aligning vertebral bodies using the vertebral alignment system of the invention is also provided.
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