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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2010
Robert German, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew Schafer, Ramona, CA (US);
Scott Lish, Oceanside, CA (US);
Scott Shoemaker, Poway, CA (US);
Robert German, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew Schafer, Ramona, CA (US);
Scott Lish, Oceanside, CA (US);
Scott Shoemaker, Poway, CA (US);
NuVasive, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
The present application describes a pedicle fixation system and methods for correcting deformities of the spine and fixing the corrected portion of the spine in a corrected position. The disclosed system and associated methods include at least one pedicle screw in which a receiver portion of the pedicle screw is coupled to a screw portion of the pedicle screw in a manner such that the receiver portion is initially movable relative to the screw portion in a polyaxial fashion and subsequently lockable relative to the screw portion prior to locking a rod in the housing. Instruments for locking the receiver portion relative to the screw portion are also described.