System and method for performing spinal surgery
US8672944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for surgical spinal correction are disclosed. A system including a plurality of bone screws, spinal rods, manipulators, and/or transverse couplers is disclosed for the manipulation of the spinal column is disclosed. A method of achieving, in a single action, manipulation and/or rotation of the spinal column using the disclosed system is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of conducting spinal surgery to correct spinal deformities wherein spinal rods are pre-bent in a physiological sagittal plane prior to attachment of the vertebrae using bone screws.
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