Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
- Patent Title (中): 微创脊柱固定系统及相关方法
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Application No.: US13456210Application Date: 2012-04-25
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Publication No.: US09198698B1Publication Date: 2015-12-01
- Inventor: Justin Doose , Robert German , Scott Lish , Andrew Schafer , Eric Dasso , Derek J. Matteo , Thomas M. Sweeney, III
- Applicant: Justin Doose , Robert German , Scott Lish , Andrew Schafer , Eric Dasso , Derek J. Matteo , Thomas M. Sweeney, III
- Applicant Address: US CA San Diego
- Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
- Current Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Diego
- Agent Jonathan Spangler; Rory Schermerhorn
- Main IPC: A61B17/00
- IPC: A61B17/00 ; A61B17/70
Abstract:
This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
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