Lumbar spine fixation apparatus and method
December 31, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSurgically implantable device for spinal columns External fixture for osteosynthetis Spine fixation system Orthopaedic device for mechanical coupling to a surgical rod Implant for a device for osteosynthesis, in particular of the spine 5190543 Apparatus for use in the treatment of spinal disorders Spinal fixator reduction frame Split eyebolt for spinal rod Patent #: 5242445 InventorApplicationNo. 999005 filed on 12/31/1992US Classes:606/61, Spinal positioner or stabilizer606/60, Internal fixation means606/65, Femoral screw606/66, Anti-rotation or keeper means606/72, Orthopedic fastener606/73, Threaded fastener element606/86Means for use in bone reperationExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Schmidt, J. A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 005/02AbstractA spinal fixation apparatus and method wherein various elements are mounted to the vertebra and the sacrum of a spine and are selectively interconnected to achieve a predetermined fixation and/or correction of a particular spinal condition. The apparatus includes pedicle screws, bone screws, sacral rods, sublaminar hooks, spinous process hooks, longitudinal rods, lateral rods, universal interlinks, rod clamps, and pedicle screw anchors, all of which can be readily interconnected into a predetermined construct as a spinal fixation apparatus. A burr guide apparatus is provided to prepare the access site for a pedicle screw and a sacral screw guide is used to accurately align the pilot holes for the sacral screws. | |
