INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING A SPINAL TETHER

摘要

Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone, and a tensioning mechanism pivotally associated with the elongate shaft and adapted to couple to a tether seated across the bone anchor and to pivot relative to the elongate shaft to apply a tensioning force to the tether.

主权项

1. A tether tensioning device, comprising:
an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone; and a tensioning mechanism pivotally associated with the elongate shaft and adapted to couple to a tether seated across the bone anchor and to pivot past a longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft to apply a tensioning force to the tether.