Methods for stabilizing bone using spinal fixation devices

US8870930B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Stryker Spine · FR

Inventors

• John Carbone · Timonium, US
• Aaron Markworth · Saddle Brook, US
• Michael Horan · Pompano Beach, US
• Yves Stephane Crozet · Annecy, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 28, 2014
• Expiry date: Jul 3, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/861
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of stabilizing a spine including providing a coupling element having an uppermost end defining a first plane, a lowermost end defining a second plane, and at least one bore extending from said uppermost end toward said lowermost end, wherein said first and second planes intersect one another, assembling said coupling element with an anchoring element, and after the assembling step, securing said anchoring element in bone.