Reducing instrument for spinal surgery

Details Reducing instrument for spinal surgery Reducing instrument for spinal surgery

2005-01-26

2009-12-01

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625376

ABSTRACT:
An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery for reduction of a connecting member such as a spinal rod toward an implant such as a bone screw. An embodiment of the instrument includes handle portions that are pivotable relative to each other and biased apart, and arm portions pivotable relative to each other and to the handle portions. Distal portions of the arm portions, which are offset from the arm portions, provide structure for engaging a connecting member and an implant. Squeezing the handle portions force the distal portions of the arm portions together, forcing together the connecting member and the implant. A toothed bar and pawl may be provided to retain the instrument in a squeezed state.

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