US 9,668,788 B2
System and method for aligning vertebrae in the amelioration of aberrant spinal column deviation conditionsGeneral
US 9,668,788 B2
System and method for aligning vertebrae in the amelioration of aberrant spinal column deviation conditions
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Ellen C Hammond
Art Unit:
3733 Sheet Container Making, Package Making, Receptacles, Shoes, Apparel, and Tool Driving or Impacting
Agent:
Shay Glenn LLP
Inventors:
Mark A. BARRY
Assignee:
Barry; Mark A.
Priority:
12/30/04
Filed:
08/26/16
Granted:
06/06/17
Expiration:
07/14/25
Abstract
A system for applying a manipulative force to a target region of a spinal column during a surgical procedure is provided with at least four pedicle screws, at least four elongated levers configured to temporarily engage with the pedicle screws, a linking member configured to link at least two of the elongated levers in a axial direction such that they move in unison, and a cross-linking member configured to link at least two of the elongated levers in a transverse direction such that they move in unison. When the system is assembled, it permits an operator to move the at least four elongated levers in unison to simultaneously rotate the at least four pedicle screws about a spinal column roll axis. Related methods are also provided.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
A61A61B2017/681A61B