Spinal correction system and method
US9788867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating vertebrae comprises the steps of: connecting at least one fastener with portions of vertebrae; providing a fastener comprising a first portion including a receiver defining an implant cavity and a member disposable with the implant cavity and movable relative to the receiver, and a second portion defining a longitudinal axis and being configured to penetrate vertebral tissue, wherein the receiver is non-pivotable relative to the longitudinal axis and connecting the fastener to the vertebrae; providing a longitudinal element; connecting a first portion of the longitudinal element with the at least one fastener; derotating the vertebrae to a selected orientation; and connecting a second portion of the longitudinal element with the fastener to substantially maintain the vertebrae in the selected orientation. Systems are disclosed.
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