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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2003
George P. Teitelbaum, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Samuel M. Shaolian, Newport Beach, CA (US);
To V. Pham, Trabuco Canyon, CA (US);
Thanh Van Nguyen, Irvine, CA (US);
George P. Teitelbaum, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Samuel M. Shaolian, Newport Beach, CA (US);
To V. Pham, Trabuco Canyon, CA (US);
Thanh Van Nguyen, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A subcutaneously assembled in place orthopedic construct is provided, such as for fixation of the spine. The construct includes a first bar and a second bar for attachment to the spine. A crossbar connects the first and second bar, to provide additional structural support. Each of the first bar, the second bar, and the crossbar may be inserted in a minimally invasive procedure, and constructed in place to form the orthopedic device. Each of the first bar, second bar, and crossbar may comprise an inflatable container, adapted for inflation with a hardenable media and cured in place. Methods and delivery structures are also disclosed.