SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF BONE STRUCTURES, INCLUDING THOROCOLUMBAR STABILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. A system for implanting a spinal stabilization apparatus in a patient, comprising:
- a first pedicle access device comprising an elongated tube with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a first engagement means for attachment to a first implantation tool and a second implantation tool;
a second pedicle access device comprising an elongated tube with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a second engagement means for attachment to the first implantation tool;
wherein the spinal stabilization apparatus comprises a first pedicle screw assembly, a second pedicle screw assembly, and a rod configured to be attached between the first pedicle screw assembly and the second pedicle screw assembly; and
at least one of a cap inserter configured for controlled rod reduction and securement.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, devices and tools for placing bone stabilization components in a patient are provided. The systems and devices have a reduced number of discrete components that allow placement through small incisions and tubes. More particularly, the present invention is directed to systems and methods of treating the spine, which eliminate pain and enable spinal motion. Methods are also provided for stabilizing the thorocolumbar spine region and for implanting the disclosed systems.
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1. A system for implanting a spinal stabilization apparatus in a patient, comprising:
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a first pedicle access device comprising an elongated tube with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a first engagement means for attachment to a first implantation tool and a second implantation tool; a second pedicle access device comprising an elongated tube with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a second engagement means for attachment to the first implantation tool; wherein the spinal stabilization apparatus comprises a first pedicle screw assembly, a second pedicle screw assembly, and a rod configured to be attached between the first pedicle screw assembly and the second pedicle screw assembly; and at least one of a cap inserter configured for controlled rod reduction and securement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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10. The system of wherein the first implantation tool is a rod introducer tool configured to insert the spinal stabilization apparatus rod into the first pedicle screw assembly and the first or second pedicle access device slidingly receives the rod introducer device, and wherein the rod inserter includes a handle having a release mechanism, the release mechanism having a first position and a second released position, wherein the rod is retained when the release mechanism is in a first position and the rod slideably releases when the release mechanism is in the second position.
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17. A method of treating the thorocolumber spine region, comprising:
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implanting a first bone anchor assembly in a first vertebrae; implanting a second bone anchor assembly in second vertebrae; providing a first access device comprising an elongate tube with a proximal end and a distal end; inserting the first access device through a first incision; connecting the distal end of the first access device to the first bone anchor assembly; providing a second access device comprising an elongated tube with a proximal end and a distal end; inserting the second access device through a second incision; connecting the distal end of the second access device to the second bone anchor assembly; aligning the first bone anchor assembly and the second bone anchor assembly; inserting a connecting rod into the first access device at the proximal end; tunneling through tissue by moving the connecting rod inside the first access device from the proximal end to the distal end of the first access device; aligning the connecting rod with the first and second bone anchor assemblies; engaging cap inserters configured for controlled rod reduction to connect the connecting rod to the first and second bone anchor assemblies; disconnecting the first and second access devices from the first and second bone anchor assemblies; and removing the first and second access devices. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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