SCREW DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A screw delivery system and method are disclosed for use in a variety of surgical indications. The screw delivery system generally comprises an outer cannula (100), a guide (140), and various interventional devices such as bone drill bits (160) and taps (200) as well as an implant driver (260) for inserting a screw. The method disclosed varies by indication, but is ordinarily intended for use as a minimally invasive procedure which is a combination of percutaneous and open techniques wherein a small midline incision is made over a surgical site and the screw delivery system provides a percutaneous portal through an incision distant from the small midline incision over the surgical site.