Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Bone anchor assembly and methods of use
- Patent Title (中): 骨锚组装及使用方法
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Application No.: US12341247Application Date: 2008-12-22
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Publication No.: US08147525B2Publication Date: 2012-04-03
- Inventor: Thomas O. Viker
- Applicant: Thomas O. Viker
- Applicant Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Agency: Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC
- Main IPC: A61B17/88
- IPC: A61B17/88

Abstract:
A method of treating the spine of a patient involves inserting anchors into vertebrae and connecting the anchors to a longitudinal member via housings. After insertion of the anchors, the housings containing a longitudinal member are positioned over the anchors and fastened.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100160965A1 Bone Anchor Assembly and Methods of Use Public/Granted day:2010-06-24
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