Rod reduction device and method of use
US8961523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a novel rod reducing device including a screw jack mechanism that is moveably engaged with an elongated grasping fork assembly, the screw jack mechanism having an elongated threaded portion, the elongated threaded portion being connected at its most distal end to a rod contact member, which is positioned in sliding circumferential contact with each of the two opposing elongated grasping members and the most proximal end of the elongated threaded portion terminating in a controlling member, which can be activated in a measured and controlled manner. A method of using the device is also provided.
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