Method of performing spinal surgery

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of performing surgery on a spinal column utilizing a posterior spinal system including components designed to be affixed to the spinal column of a person to correct for various lateral and sagittal deformities. The method includes the use of a pair of smooth surfaced rods mounted in spaced relation to one another on the spinal column in conjunction with various fixation devices such as clamps with hook bodies, hooks, screws with hook bodies and couplers. Each such fixation device utilizes locking sleeve assemblies at each connection point to secure the respective fixation device to the respective rod or rods. The coupler assemblies are provided to maintain the spacing of the rods.