System and method for positioning a connecting member...

Details System and method for positioning a connecting member... System and method for positioning a connecting member...

2004-08-13

2008-12-16

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S265000, C606S096000, C606S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07465306

ABSTRACT:
A spinal surgical system includes at least two extenders extending proximally from respective ones of first and second anchors engaged to the spinal column. A connecting member is positionable between the at least two extenders such that the connecting member extends between the at least two extenders. The connecting member is movable distally along the at least two extenders and engageable to the first and second anchors.

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Sofamor Danek;The Spine Specialist TSRH Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Severe Spondylolisthesis of L5-Si Grade 3&4; Surgical Technnique as described by Edward H. Simmons, MD, Edward D. Simmons, Jr. MD, Howard D. Markowitz, MD © 1997.
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Medtronic Sofamor Danek,CD Horizon SEXTANT Rod Insertion System Surgical Technique, as described by Kevin T. Foley, M.D., © 2002.

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