Apparatus and method for minimally invasive spine surgery
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Apr 12, 2007
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Sep 16, 2005
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Sep 16, 2005
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The present invention includes systems and methods for conducting surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner. The invention includes a guide frame for the insertion of surgical instruments with a high degree of accuracy. For example, a guide needle may be inserted into the pedicle of the spine of a patient wherein the angle in a plane transverse to the spine and in a parasagittal plane may be accurately selected. The present invention also includes apparatuses and methods for accessing screws and anchors already implanted into the spine in a minimally invasive manner. Once the screws or anchors are accessed, the apparatus and method may be used to implant various therapeutic devices, including wires, cords, etc., between the screws and anchors.
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