Correcting device for spine pathology

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1987-02-20

1988-04-19

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61B 1756

Patent

active

047382511

ABSTRACT:
A device for surgically correcting and stabilizing spine deformations in scoliosis patients. Two rigid elongated members, parallel to each other, are kept in a spaced apart relationship by two curved rigid members mounted on their ends. Several hook members are provided to cooperate with wire that is tied around the vertebrae adjacent to the ends of the elongated members.

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Edwardo R. Luque, M.D., Segmental Spinal Instrumentation, pp. 1-10.
Paul R. Harrington, M.D.; Treatment of Scoliosis Correction and Internal Fixation by Spine Instrumentation; vol. 44-A, No. 4, Jun. 1962, pp. 591-610.

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