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Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures

  • US 7,862,595 B2
  • Filed: 01/23/2007
  • Issued: 01/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A minimally invasive surgical method, comprising:

  • making an incision in a patient for accessing first and second bony elements;

    placing through the incision first and second anchors coupled to first and second anchor extensions, respectively;

    engaging the first and second anchors to the first and second bony elements, respectively;

    mounting an inserter instrument on the first and second anchor extensions, the inserter instrument having a pivot axis relative to the anchors and further including a connecting element mounted thereon;

    swinging the inserter instrument relative to the anchors about the pivot axis and thereby moving the connecting element through an arc centered on the pivot axis of the inserter instrument;

    introducing an end of the connecting element into the patient from a location remote from the incision; and

    positioning the connecting element proximate to the first and second anchors.

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