Instruments and methods for minimally invasive spinal stabilization
US7597694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and method are provided for introducing a flexible stabilization element into a patient in a minimally invasive surgical approach and securing the flexible stabilization element to one or more anchors. Also provided are instrument and methods for reduction of displacement between adjacent vertebrae in a minimally invasive surgical approach, and for minimally invasive stabilization of reduced vertebrae.
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