Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2007-07-31
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
10697793
ABSTRACT:
A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
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Forton Charles R.
Jones Robert J.
Khoo Larry T.
Landry Michael E.
Wagner Erik J.
Abbott Spine Inc.
Robert Eduardo C.
Swiger James L.
Vrioni Beth A.
Woods Michael L.
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