Method and device for fixing spondylolisthesis posteriorly

Details Method and device for fixing spondylolisthesis posteriorly Method and device for fixing spondylolisthesis posteriorly

1999-02-02

2000-07-11

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61B 1756

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for fixation of spondylolisthesis includes an elongated, threaded, hollow shaft which is threaded into a bore hole correctly formed between correctly aligned vertebrae posteriorly. The shaft includes a plurality of openings therethrough in the distal and proximal ends to allow bone and fibrous through growth to stabilize the vertebrae to decrease associated pain.

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Treatment of Severe Spondylolisthesis with Posterior Interbody Fusion Using Fibular Strut Graft; Authors: Stephen I Esses, M.D., Nazar Natout, M.D., Phelps Kip, M.D.

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