Device and method for correcting a spinal deformity
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1. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity comprising:
- a implant comprising a multipoint connector configured to connect to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations; and
a force directing device configured to apply a force to the at least one vertebra through said multipoint connector wherein the force directing device comprises a rod extending generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member adjustably coupled to the rod and to the multipoint connector wherein the force directing member applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra, and wherein the force directing device is adjustable.
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Abstract
A device and method for correcting a spinal deformity are provided.
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1. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity comprising:
a implant comprising a multipoint connector configured to connect to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations; and
a force directing device configured to apply a force to the at least one vertebra through said multipoint connector wherein the force directing device comprises a rod extending generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member adjustably coupled to the rod and to the multipoint connector wherein the force directing member applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra, and wherein the force directing device is adjustable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A spine implant for correcting a deformity of a spine comprising:
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a multipoint spine coupling device comprising;
a spinous process connector configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra;
an elongate member coupled to the spinous process connector; and
a bony attachment member configured to be coupled to the elongate member and configured to be attached to the bony portion of a vertebra of a vertebra; and
a force directing system comprising a vertical rod and a force directing element configured to couple the vertical rod to the spine coupling device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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