Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures

Details Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S064000, C606S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10126237

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 Grade3 & 4; Surgical Technique as described by Edward H. Simmons, MD, Edward D. Simmons, Jr. MD, Howard D. Markowitz, MD © 1997.
Sofamor Danek, The Spine Specialist;Horizon Spinal System, Surgical Technique; as described by Samuel J. Laufer, M.D., J. Andrew Bowe, M.D. © 1999.
Posterior Percutaneous Spine Instrumentation; 9 (Suppl 1) Eur Spine J (2000) Received: Sep. 3, 1999 Accepted: Sep. 4, 1999.

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