Methods and systems for pedicle access

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8702725
APP PUB NO 20130096619A1
SERIAL NO

13276031

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A method of positioning a device for pedicle access includes securing a clip in an adjustable frame assembly and securing the device in the clip. The method also includes positioning the device at an initial position having a trajectory estimated to allow the device to penetrate a pedicle without damaging the nervous system, and determining whether the trajectory of the initial position is proper to avoid damage. Further, the method includes re-positioning the device to a new position if the trajectory of the initial position is not proper to avoid damage to the nervous system, and determining whether the trajectory of the new position is proper to avoid damage. The method also includes repeating the steps of re-positioning the device and determining whether the trajectory of the new position is proper as required until a proper trajectory is obtained.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INC10170 E CHERRY BEND RD TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Farley, Daniel K Traverse City, US 58 2213

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation