Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity

Details Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity

1988-03-15

1989-08-08

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92YM, 623 17, A61F 500, A61B 1700

Patent

active

048543047

ABSTRACT:
An implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity, in particular scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, which is a distraction and compression rod, having at one of its end a ratchet part formed by circumferential saw notches conically broadening toward the top and ending in a flat surface for receiving spinal hooks, a cylindrical part followed by a threaded part, the threaded part being build for receiving the heads of bone screws fixed by nuts, wherein the ratchet part of the rod is used for distraction and the threaded part of the rod is used for compression as well as distraction of the deformed spine.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4274401 (1981-06-01), Miskew
patent: 4361141 (1982-11-01), Tanner
patent: 4422451 (1983-12-01), Kalamchi
patent: 4567884 (1986-02-01), Edwards
Downs Surgical, "Spinal Surgery Instrumentation", published at least by 1976, possibly earlier.
Edwards, "Spinal Fixation System", published at least by 1982, possibly earlier.
Ulrich, "Ventrale Derotations Spondylodese", published at least by 1969, possibly earlier.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Implant for the operative correction of spinal deformity will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-898437