Systems and methods for minimally invasive stabilization of bony structures
US8460301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One nonlimiting embodiment of the present application is directed to a system for positioning a connecting element adjacent one or more bones or bony portions, such as the spinal column, through a minimally invasive surgical approach. The system generally includes a number of bone anchors engageable to the one or more bones or bony portions and a number of anchor extenders removably engaged to the bone anchors. An inserter instrument is removably positioned adjacent to one of the anchor extenders and is operable to position a connecting element engaged thereto to a location adjacent the number of bone anchors in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. However, in other embodiments, different forms and applications are envisioned.
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