System and method for insertion of flexible spinal...

Details System and method for insertion of flexible spinal... System and method for insertion of flexible spinal...

2007-03-23

2011-11-08

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S257000, C606S259000, C606S262000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052727

ABSTRACT:
Insertion of a spinal stabilization element into a patient generally includes positioning a cord within a sheath and inserting the sheath and cord through the patient's body along a path generally toward an anchor member. An advancement member may be mounted on the leading end of the cord to further facilitate this insertion. The sheath is then retracted to expose a first portion of the cord within the patient's body, and the first portion of the cord is moved into a desired position relative to the anchor member. After advancing a spacer over the sheath and cord, the sheath is retracted to expose a second portion of the cord. The second portion of the cord is then moved into a desired position relative to another anchor member such that the spacer is positioned between the two anchor members.

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