DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING A SPINAL DEFORMITY

摘要

A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.

主权项

1. A method for implanting a spine device so as to stabilize vertebrae of a spine, the method comprising:
fixing a pedicle attachment device to a pedicle of a first vertebra; providing an elongate member comprising a first portion and a second portion; coupling the first portion of the elongate member to the pedicle attachment device; and coupling the second portion of the elongate member to a location on a spinous process of a second vertebra, wherein the elongate member extends at an oblique angle with respect to a median plane of the spine.