Methods for stabilizing bone using spinal fixation devices
US8506600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of stabilizing bone, such as a spine, includes providing a coupling element having first and second sections that are angled relative to one another, the coupling element having rod receiving openings for securing an elongated member such as an orthopedic rod, and assembling the coupling element with an anchoring element. The method includes securing the anchoring element in bone, moving the coupling element relative to the anchoring element to align the rod receiving openings with the orthopedic rod, securing the orthopedic rod in the rod receiving openings, and after the securing step, locking the coupling element from further movement relative to the anchoring element.
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