Methods for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct
US8337532B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and techniques for adding an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. In one arrangement the additional spinal construct extends an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an inline rod connector in a minimally invasive or preferably, percutaneous procedure. In another arrangement, the ipsilateral extension of an existing spinal construct uses an offset rod connector for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct.
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