Systems and methods for vertebral adjustment
US-2016270825-A1 · Sep 22, 2016 · US
Magnetically Actuateable Rod Insertion for Minimally Invasive Surgery
US2017231663A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2017231663-A1 |
| Application number | US-201715432631-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Publication date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | — |
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The present disclosure describes a spinal fixation system comprising a telescoping spinal rod, as well as methods of its use and a guide tower for use therewith. The telescoping rod can be extended after it has been inserted into the patient below the fascia, which permits it to be extended in the sub-fascial space.
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1 . A system for spinal fixation, the system comprising: a first bone anchor including a distal bone fastener member, and a proximal rod housing comprising a first rod channel; and a first telescoping spinal rod dimensioned to fit within the first rod channel, the first telescoping spinal rod having an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, wherein the first telescoping spinal rod has a first longitudinal length in the collapsed configuration and a second longitudinal leng…
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- What does patent US2017231663A1 cover?
- The present disclosure describes a spinal fixation system comprising a telescoping spinal rod, as well as methods of its use and a guide tower for use therewith. The telescoping rod can be extended after it has been inserted into the patient below the fascia, which permits it to be extended in the sub-fascial space.
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- Nuvasive Inc
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- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7016. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Aug 17 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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