Visualisation device to provide information on the desired shape of a posterior spinal rod

Abstract

A rod shape visualisation device (1) is proposed for providing information on the desired shape of a posterior spinal rod during a bending process whilst being arranged in a sterile operation area. The rod shape visualisation device (1) comprises: (a) a sterile case (10) comprising a housing portion (11) including an entrance aperture (12) and a cover (13), sized and shaped to seal the entrance aperture (12), the sterile case (10) further comprising an inner lumen (14) configured to come in contact with non-sterile or sterile objects, and (b) a non-sterile or sterile visualisation template (40) comprising a displaying side providing information on the desired shape of a posterior rod. The rod shape visualisation device (1) defines a first, open state in which the cover (13) is open, and a second, closed state in which the cover (13) is closed, wherein in the closed state, the displaying side of the visualisation template (40) is visibly arranged in the inner lumen (14).

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