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US 2016/0106478 A1Published application
Surgical system and method
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsJoshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Kenneth R. Barsch, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason May
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Abstract
A spinal construct comprises a longitudinal member extending between a first end and a second end. A reduction member is connected with the second end and defines at least one opening configured for disposal of the longitudinal member. The reduction member includes an outer surface engageable with a spinal implant and is translatable relative to the longitudinal member. Systems and methods are disclosed.
Claims20
A spinal construct comprising:
- a longitudinal member extending between a first end and a second end;
- and
- a reduction member connected with the second end and defining at least one opening configured for disposal of the longitudinal member, the reduction member including an outer surface engageable with a spinal implant and being translatable relative to the longitudinal member.
A spinal construct comprising:
- a flexible tether extending between a first end and a second end;
- and
- a reduction member connected with the second end and defining at least one opening configured for disposal of the tether, the reduction member disposed to abut a spinal implant for translation relative to the tether.
A method for treating a spine, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a tether including a reduction member;
- connecting the tether with spinal tissue;
- providing a spinal rod;
- translating the reduction member relative to the tether such that an outer surface of the reduction member engages the spinal rod to dispose the spinal rod adjacent the spinal tissue.
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