MR. HARRY SHUFFLEBARGER, MD
Medical Practice at 62 Ave, Miami, FL

2010004, Feb 18, 2010

Aug 18, 2008

12/193694

Nam T. CHAO - Marlborough MA, US
Bill KENNEFICK - Plymouth MA, US
Ross SYLVIA - Taunton MA, US
Michael O'BRIEN - Pinecrest FL, US
Randal BETZ - Ocean City NJ, US
Peter NEWTON - San Diego CA, US
Munish GUPTA - Carmichael CA, US
Harry SHUFFLEBARGER - Coral Gables FL, US
Suken SHAH - Greenville DE, US
Praveen MUMMANENI - Hillsborough CA, US
Per WESSBERG - Gothenberg, SE

A61B 17/70, A61F 5/00, A61B 17/56

606246, 606 86 A, 606 60

A pelvic obliquity correction instrument and methods of use are provided. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument includes a first engagement arm for engaging a portion of a spinal fixation system where the first engagement arm is adjustably coupled to a handle assembly. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument also includes a second engagement arm for engaging a second portion of the spinal fixation system. A surgeon exerts force on a first grip at a first end of the handle assembly and a second grip at a second end of the handle assembly to reposition a patient's pelvic bone. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument may provide a surgeon with greater precision, control and torque when rotating a patient's pelvic bone with respect to a superior portion of the patient's spine.

5545165, Aug 13, 1996

May 20, 1994

8/244397

Lutz Biedermann - VS-Villingen, DE
Harry L. Shufflebarger - Miami FL
Jurgen Harms - Karlsruhe, DE

Biedermann Motech GmbH

A61B 1770, A61B 1786

606 61

An anchoring member is provided which comprises a shaft 2 to be fastened to a bone and a head 3 for connection with a rod 10, the head having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and being connected with the shaft 2 at the base 5 thereof, the head further comprising two free legs 6, 7 defining a channel 4 for receiving the rod 10. The free legs 6, 7 are provided with an internal thread 8 extending in direction of the legs. A fastening member 11 and a member 12 embracing the legs at the outside thereof are provided. In order to allow not only straight rods, but also curved rods to be received and thus to allow an individual adaptation to the conditions of the spinal column to be treated the free legs have an external thread 9 and the member 12 has an internal thread cooperating therewith. The fastening member 11 comprises a thread cooperating with the internal thread 8 to allow the fastening member to be screwed in.

5725527, Mar 10, 1998

Mar 27, 1996

8/625405

Lutz Biedermann - Villingen, DE
Jurgen Harms - Karlsruhe, DE
Harry L. Shufflebarger - Miami FL

Biedermann Motech GmbH - Schwenningen

A61B 1770

606 61

An anchoring member is provided which comprises a shaft 2 to be fastened to a bone and a head 3 for connection with a rod 10, the head having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and being connected with the shaft 2 at the base 5 thereof, the head further comprising two free legs 6, 7 defining a channel 4 for receiving the rod 10. The free legs 6, 7 are provided with an internal thread 8 extending in direction of the legs. A fastening member 11 and a member 12 embracing the legs at the outside thereof are provided. In order to allow not only straight rods, but also curved rods to be received and thus to allow an individual adaptation to the conditions of the spinal column to be treated the free legs have an external thread 9 and the member 12 has an internal thread cooperating therewith. The fastening member 11 comprises a thread cooperating with the internal thread 8 to allow the fastening member to be screwed in.