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US 2014/0277149 A1Published application
Spinal correction system and method
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsRichard Rooney, William Alan Razach, Joshua W. Simpson, Sean P. Skubitz
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Abstract
A spinal construct comprises a pliable lead. A longitudinal member is flexible relative to the lead. The longitudinal member extends between a first end connected to the lead and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the lead therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member such that the longitudinal member is disposed about spinal tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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A spinal construct comprising:
- a pliable lead;
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- a longitudinal member being flexible relative to the lead, the longitudinal member extending between a first end connected to the lead and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the lead therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member such that the longitudinal member is disposed about spinal tissue.
A spinal construct comprising:
- a pliable lead having an arcuate configuration and including an outer surface configured to resist adherence to a dura of spinal tissue and an inner surface defining an elongated cavity;
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- a tether being flexible relative to the lead, the tether extending between a first end disposed with the elongated cavity and a second end including a loop that defines an opening configured for movement of the lead therethrough,
- wherein the lead is movable through a sub laminar cavity of the spinal tissue such that the tether is disposable about a lamina of the spinal tissue and the tether is adjustable with the loop to fix the tether with the lamina.
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A spinal correction system comprising:
- a plurality of spinal constructs, each spinal construct comprising a pliable lead and a longitudinal member being flexible relative to the lead, the longitudinal member extending between a first end connected to the lead and a second end defining an opening;
- at least one spinal rod;
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- a plurality of connectors, each connector including a first passageway configured for disposal of a spinal construct and a second passageway disposed in a transverse orientation relative to the first passageway, the second passageway being configured for disposal of the spinal rod,
- wherein the lead is movable through a sub laminar cavity of spinal tissue such that the longitudinal member is disposable about a lamina of the spinal tissue and the longitudinal member is adjustable with the second end to fix the longitudinal member with the lamina.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.