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System and method for wire-guided pedicle screw stabilization of spinal vertebrae

  • US 8,556,940 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2009
  • Issued: 10/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating the spine, comprising:

  • making an incision in the skin of a patient to provide access to a spinal location;

    delivering a first screw through the incision and into a first vertebra, the first screw having detachably connected thereto a first guiding element comprising a tower, tube, or partial tube having a height, after implantation of the first screw into the first vertebra, at or below the level of the skin incision;

    delivering a second screw through the incision and into a second vertebra;

    delivering a spinal stabilization element to the first and second screws; and

    locking the spinal stabilization element to the first and second screws.

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