Spinal correction and secondary stabilization
US9113959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/704
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of correcting a spinal deformity include securing a first rod on a first side of a spine, securing a second rod on a second side of the spine, and securing a lateral coupling between the first rod and the second rod to facilitate derotation and translation of the spinal deformity and further provide stabilization of the corrected spine.
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