Reducing instrument for spinal surgery
US8246625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument is provided for reduction of a rod or other elongated member into an implant, such as a bone screw. In one embodiment, such an instrument includes a rod adjusting assembly pivotably attached to an implant holding assembly. The implant holding assembly can be pivotably connected to an implant, and the rod adjusting assembly is operable to move a rod toward or away from the implant holding assembly. In that embodiment, several motions are possible by the instrument so that relatively small or large movements of a rod with respect to an implant may be made.
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