Minimally invasive spinal fixation guide systems and methods

Details Minimally invasive spinal fixation guide systems and methods Minimally invasive spinal fixation guide systems and methods

2005-11-04

2011-12-13

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S264000, C606S279000, C606S08600R, C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075591

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for implanting spinal fixation implants and devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for implanting a spinal fixation system is provided and it includes the steps of positioning a spinal fixation element to extend along a patient's spinal column adjacent to one or more vertebrae, determining an implant site on at least one vertebra, implanting at least one spinal anchor at the implant site on at least one vertebra, and coupling the spinal fixation element to each implant.

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