Spinal implant system and methods of use
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsKevin Foley, Gregory C. Marik, Newton Metcalf
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Abstract
A method comprising the steps of: providing an implant support including a first portion frangibly connected to a second portion that defines an implant cavity and supports a bone fastener; connecting a surgical introducer instrument with the implant support and engaging the surgical introducer instrument with the bone fastener; percutaneously introducing the surgical introducer instrument, implant support and bone fastener assembly to a surgical site including tissue; attaching the second portion with the bone fastener to the tissue; and removing the first portion from the second portion. Systems, fasteners and instruments are disclosed.
Claims20
A method of treating a spine, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an implant support including a first portion connected to a second portion that defines an implant cavity and supports a bone fastener;
- connecting a surgical introducer instrument with the implant support and engaging the surgical introducer instrument with the bone fastener such that a distal end of the bone fastener is generally adjacent the second portion;
- percutaneously introducing the surgical introducer instrument, implant support and bone fastener assembly to a surgical site including tissue;
- extending the bone fastener through the second portion and into bone generally adjacent the second portion;
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- removing the first portion from the second portion.
A spinal implant system comprising:
- a percutaneous implant support extending between a first end and a second end,
- the implant support including a first portion frangibly connected to a second portion that defines an implant cavity, and
- the second end including a member that is flexible relative to the second end and configured to support a bone fastener.
A spinal implant system comprising:
- a percutaneous implant support extending between a first end and a second end and including spaced apart extensions connected at the second end,
- the implant support including a first portion frangibly connected to a second portion that defines an implant cavity, the frangible connection fracturing at a selected torque limit, and
- the second end including a gasket configured to support a bone fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.