Sdgi Holdings, Inc.

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Jeffrey P Rouleau

Carlos Eduardo Gil

Alex E Kunzler

Richard J Broman

Leonard Tokish

Vincent Bryan, Iii

Robert Conta

Randy N Allard

Anthony V Finazzo

David Yager

Henry Keith Bonin, Jr

Embodiments of the invention include a spinal construct for stabilizing a segment of a spinal column with a flexible spinal rod having one or more flexible components that articulate longitudinally and change curvature along at least a portion of their length in response to normal physiological loads.

Flexible articulating spinal rod

The invention relates to a technique for precisely locating a line containing a predetermined point within the surgical site using a series of levels and plumb lines and internal anatomical features of the surgical site, using this location to precisely position and temporarily affix a site preparation scaffold relative to the patient's anatomy so that site preparation instruments can be introduced into the site at precise locations governed by the scaffold geometry and patient anatomy. This precise positioning of the scaffold also provides a way for the surgeon to use patient anatomical features to reliably and precisely prepare the surgical site. Scaffolds having angling features further increase the precise preparation of the surgical site. This increased precision in site preparation increases the probability of a successful procedure, and decreases the likelihood that additional surgery may be needed.

Method and apparatus for stereotactic implantation

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Maple Grove, MN, United States of America

Jeffrey P Rouleau