Rod Insertion Tools, Rods and Methods

摘要

Rod insertion tools, rods and methods for placing rods in patients are described. An exemplary spinal rod insertion tool comprises a handle, a main body connected to the handle, a rod engaging member disposed within an inner passageway defined by the main body and adapted to move from an extended position to a chambered position in which the rod engaging member distal end is disposed within the inner passageway, and an adjustment mechanism operably connected to the rod engaging member and adapted to cause movement of the rod engaging member from the extended position to the chambered position.

主权项

1. A rod insertion tool, comprising:
a handle; a main body connected to the handle, the main body having a main body proximal end defining a proximal opening, a main body distal end defining a distal opening, and an inner passageway extending between the proximal and distal openings; a rod engaging member having a rod engaging member proximal end and a rod engaging member distal end, the rod engaging member disposed within the inner passageway and adapted to move from an extended position in which the rod engaging member distal end is disposed outside of the inner passageway to a chambered position in which the rod engaging member distal end is disposed within the inner passageway; and an adjustment mechanism disposed through the proximal opening and operably connected to the rod engaging member proximal end, the adjustment mechanism adapted to cause axial movement of the rod engaging member within the inner passageway upon activation of the adjustment mechanism.