Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S08600R, C606S08600R, C606S246000, C606S279000, C606S281000, C606S282000, C606S286000, C606S914000, C606S915000, C623S017150, C623S017160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07914562
ABSTRACT:
A method and device are provided for reducing abnormal vertebral orientation using a fixation plate that is used in conjunction with a positioning tool to reduce spinal deviation and properly position and secure adjacent vertebrae for fusion of the spine. The disclosed embodiments are particularly useful in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laterally performed anterolisthesis and retrolisthesis.
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Barrett Thomas C
Boles Sameh
Cochran Freund & Young LLC
Freund Samuel M.
Thompson Paul M.
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