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US 2016/0256198 A1Published application
Adjustable Height Pedicle Screw
AssigneeThe University of Toledo
InventorsAshok Biyani, Gary Durivage
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Abstract
Described herein is a pedicle screw for use in the thoracolumbar spine where the height can be adjusted intra-operatively before or after installation member of the longitudinal member. The pedicle screws with adjustable height may be made with a monoaxial or polyaxial configuration. The height of the pedicle screw can be lengthened or shortened.
Claims14
A pedicle screw for spinal fixation, comprising:
- a longitudinal screw portion;
- and, an adjustable height component capable of being co-axially and adjustable affixed to the longitudinal screw portion, and capable of being axially adjusted intraoperatively with respect to the longitudinal screw portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.