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US 2016/0242819 A1Published application
Spinal implant system and method
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsJoshua W. Simpson, Rex W. Armstrong, Dennis G. Crandall, Maria-Rosa Padilla, Gary S. Lindemann
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Abstract
A spinal construct comprises a member extending between a first end and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the first end therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member about spinal tissue. A malleable element is disposed with the first end. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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A spinal construct comprising:
- a member extending between a first end and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the first end therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member about spinal tissue;
- and
- a malleable element disposed with the first end.
A method for treating a spine, the method comprising the steps of:
- delivering a spinal construct to a surgical site including vertebrae, the spinal construct including a connector that defines a passageway and a tether having a malleable element;
- disposing a longitudinal dement with the passageway;
- connecting the tether with the vertebrae;
- and
- engaging a locking element with the longitudinal element to translate the longitudinal element for fixation of the tether between the longitudinal element and the connector.
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A spinal implant system comprising:
- a connector defining a first opening and a second opening, the connector including a wall that defines a passageway and has at least one planar surface;
- a tether having a malleable element and being disposable with the openings;
- a spinal rod disposable with the passageway;
- and
- a locking element engageable with the spinal rod.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.