Minimally invasive spinal fixation guide systems and methods
US8075591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for implanting spinal fixation implants and devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for implanting a spinal fixation system is provided and it includes the steps of positioning a spinal fixation element to extend along a patient's spinal column adjacent to one or more vertebrae, determining an implant site on at least one vertebra, implanting at least one spinal anchor at the implant site on at least one vertebra, and coupling the spinal fixation element to each implant.
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