Instruments and methods for tensioning a spinal tether
US9039711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/567
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone, and a tensioning mechanism pivotally associated with the elongate shaft and adapted to couple to a tether seated across the bone anchor and to pivot relative to the elongate shaft to apply a tensioning force to the tether.
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