Systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8986349
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12945821

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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.

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  • NUVASIVE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
German, Robert San Diego, US 59 656
Lish, Scott Oceanside, US 46 360
Schafer, Andrew Ramona, US 28 512
Shoemaker, Scott Poway, US 4 109

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