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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2022
Astura Medical Inc., Iriving, TX (US);
Ross Dusterhoft, Irving, TX (US);
Thomas Purcell, Irving, TX (US);
ASTURA MEDICAL INC, Irving, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a rod reducer that is both a lateral rod reducer and an axial rod reducer that uses an entirely different mechanism never before used for lateral rod reduction. The lateral rod reducer is configured to move a spinal fixation rod that is not aligned with the pedicle screw to a position above the tulip slot or U-shaped channel. Once in position, the lateral rod reducer also provides an axial rod reducer to advance the spinal fixation rod axially into the tulip slot. Splitting the reducer body geometry to create a hinged jaw that is then driven by a linkage system is novel. The lateral rod reducer of the present invention allows for incremental lateral reduction that utilizes a threaded linkage feature for increased power/mechanical advantage when laterally reducing. This will allow for new techniques of lateral rod manipulation in deformity cases.