Orthopedic Tools for Implantation

摘要

The present application is generally directed to improved instruments and instrument features for distraction and tissue retraction. In particular, the present application is directed to distraction blades and wide blocking blades that can be used together, or individually, to assist in the distraction of bone and the retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure, such as a spinal fusion procedure.

主权项

1. An orthopedic system comprising:
a first bone pin, wherein the first bone pin comprises a lower threaded portion and an upper threaded portion; a first wide blocking blade delivered over the first bone pin, wherein the first wide blocking blade comprises at least two blocking panels; a first distraction blade delivered over the first bone pin, wherein the first distraction blade includes a slot for receiving the first bone pin therein; a second bone pin, wherein the second bone pin comprises a lower threaded portion and an upper threaded portion; a second wide blocking blade delivered over the second bone pin, wherein the second wide blocking blade comprises at least two blocking panels; a second distraction blade delivered over the second bone pin, wherein the second distraction blade includes a slot for receiving the second bone pin therein; and a frame attached to at least one of either: (i) the first distraction blade and the second distraction blade or (ii) the first wide blocking blade and the second wide blocking blade.