发明名称 |
LOW PROFILE SPINAL TETHERING DEVICES |
摘要 |
Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body. |
申请公布号 |
EP1861024(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.12.05 |
申请号 |
EP20060719044 |
申请日期 |
2006.01.20 |
申请人 |
DEPUY SPINE, INC. |
发明人 |
SERHAN, HASSAN, A.;SLIVKA, MICHAEL, A.;HANNEN, MATHEW;NEWTON, PETER;NILSSON, MICHAEL |
分类号 |
A61B17/70 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/70 |
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