发明名称 |
MINIMALLY INVASIVE RETRACTOR AND METHODS OF USE |
摘要 |
A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel sc rew-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine t hrough a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is design ed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the ret ractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed b y pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff pla stic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and m ethod for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surg ical procedure are also disclosed. |
申请公布号 |
CA2664731(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.04.03 |
申请号 |
CA20072664731 |
申请日期 |
2007.05.02 |
申请人 |
K2M, INC. |
发明人 |
KOSTUIK, JOHN;WOODS, RICHARD W.;STRAUSS, KEVIN R.;MCCLINTOCK, LARRY E.;BARRUS, MIKE;PICETTI, GEORGE;GOREK, JOSEF |
分类号 |
A61B1/32 |
主分类号 |
A61B1/32 |
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