Combination derotation and reducer instruments and methods
AssigneeMedos International Sarl
InventorsEric Biester, Christopher Mickiewicz, Kevin Yeamans, Michael Sorrenti
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AssigneeMedos International Sarl
InventorsEric Biester, Christopher Mickiewicz, Kevin Yeamans, Michael Sorrenti
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Surgical instruments and related methods are disclosed for performing rod reduction, derotation, and/or setscrew insertion during spinal surgery. One example instrument that can accommodate performing all of these functions can include an inner sleeve having a proximal threaded portion, a distal portion configured to rotate relative to the proximal threaded portion, an inner channel, and a modular drive interface disposed at a proximal end of the threaded portion. The instrument can further include an intermediate sleeve having an inner channel with a threaded proximal portion configured to receive the inner sleeve, the intermediate sleeve terminating in a pair of extensions at a distal end thereof. The instrument can further include an outer sleeve having an inner channel configured to receive the intermediate sleeve, the outer sleeve terminating in a pair of extensions at a distal end thereof.
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A surgical method, comprising:
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