Spinal derotation instruments and methods
US8221474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for assembling a system for correcting alignment of a spinal column of a patient is provided. The method includes the steps of engaging first and second implants to a first vertebra; engaging a distal portion of respective first and second implant holders to respective ones of the first and second implants, the first and second implant holders each extending from said distal portion along a longitudinal axis to a proximal end outside the patient; engaging a transverse bridge between and to proximal ends of each of the first and second implant holders; and engaging a derotation handle to the transverse bridge at a location between the first and second implant holders and in a generally parallel orientation to a sagittal plane of the spinal column so that the transverse derotation handle extends transversely to the sagital plane.
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