Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and system for trans-lamina spinal fixation
- Patent Title (中): 跨椎板固定的方法和系统
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Application No.: US12947664Application Date: 2010-11-16
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Publication No.: US08414624B2Publication Date: 2013-04-09
- Inventor: Bradford L. Currier , Carl Lauryssen , Michael O'Brien , Gerald M. Towns
- Applicant: Bradford L. Currier , Carl Lauryssen , Michael O'Brien , Gerald M. Towns
- Applicant Address: US MA Raynham
- Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
- Current Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Raynham
- Agency: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/88
- IPC: A61B17/88

Abstract:
A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110060368A1 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANS-LAMINA SPINAL FIXATION Public/Granted day:2011-03-10
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