Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-14
2011-12-27
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083773
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is operable to correct spinal deformities caused by scoliosis and the like. The apparatus may be used in a minimally invasive fashion and through the posterior side of the patient. A combination of internal screws and rods, as well as external pins, rods, and correction mechanisms, are used to obtain facet unlocking and translational correction of the affected vertebrae. The internal rods are inserted percutaneously and are secured to the affected vertebrae to maintain the deformity correction. External components are then removed, and the small incisions are sutured.
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Durrani Muhammad Abubakar Atiq
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Philogene Pedro
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