Bone fixation rod and implantation device for insertion thereof
US9370384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for a bone fixation device, an implantation instrument, and system which are useful in bone fixation surgeries. The bone fixation device of the instant invention allows the surgeon the ability to navigate the rod while being inserted into a pedicle screw assembly through a non-linear pathway by incrementally changing the direction of travel as desired.
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