Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct
US9113962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and devices for adding an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. In one arrangement the additional spinal construct extends an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an inline rod connector in a minimally invasive or preferably, percutaneous procedure. In another arrangement, the ipsilateral extension of an existing spinal construct uses an offset rod connector for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct.
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