Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S246000, C606S08600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862595
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and instruments for placing a brace or connecting element into an animal subject for engagement with anchors secured in the animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position the connecting element in a position more proximate the anchors.
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Sofamor Danek; The Spine Specialist, TSRH Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Severe Spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 Grade 3 & 4; Surgical Technique as described by Edward H. Simmons, MD, Edward D. Simmons, Jr. MD, Howard D. Markowitz, MD Copyright 1997.
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Posterior Percutaneous Spine Instrumentation; 9 (Suppl 1) Eur Spine J (2000) Received: Sep. 3, 1999, Accepted: Sep. 4, 1999.
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Foley Kevin T.
Justis Jeff R.
Sherman Michael C.
Comstock David
Robert Eduardo C
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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