Spinal fixation device and method

Details Spinal fixation device and method Spinal fixation device and method

1993-07-09

1996-12-17

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 72, A61F 200

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active

055848311

ABSTRACT:
A spinal column fixation device and method is disclosed. Generally, the device contains a pedicle screw that has a first and second end. The first end of the screw has a threaded portion and the second end has a spherical handle. Also included will be a clamping apparatus that will clamp onto the spherical handle ends as well as having a receiving portion for placement of interconnecting rods. A novel intra-vertebral body wedge is also included. Further, a method of stabilizing motion of a plurality of involved spinal diseased vertebrae with the spinal column fixation device and wedge has been claimed.

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