Method for the correction of spinal deformities using a rod-plate anterior system

A method of treating a deformity of the spinal column having a convex side and a concave side, comprising:

• providing first and second spinal plates, a spinal rod, a first set of bone anchors, and a second set of bone anchors;
• anchoring the spinal rod to the spinal column along the convex side of the deformity using the first set of bone anchors;
• attaching the first spinal plate to a first vertebra along the convex side of the deformity and coupling the first spinal plate with the spinal rod;
• attaching the second spinal plate to a second vertebra along the convex side of the deformity and coupling the second spinal plate with the spinal rod;
• correcting the spinal deformity through at least one of compression, distraction and derotation of the spinal rod;
• securing the first spinal plate to the first vertebra and to an adjacent third vertebra using a number of the second set of bone anchors;
• and
• securing the second spinal plate to the second vertebra and to an adjacent fourth vertebra using a number of the second set of bone anchors.

A method of treating a spinal deformity, comprising:

• providing a spinal rod and first and second spinal plates;
• anchoring the spinal rod along the spinal deformity;
• attaching the first spinal plate to a first vertebra along the deformity and coupling the first spinal plate with the spinal rod;
• attaching the second spinal plate to a second vertebra along the deformity and coupling the second spinal plate with the spinal rod;
• reducing the spinal deformity through at least one of compression, distraction and derotation of the spinal rod;
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• maintaining the spinal deformity in a reduced condition by coupling the first vertebra and the second vertebra to other vertebrae.