1707 W Charleston Blvd SUITE 160, Las Vegas 89102 University of Utah Health Care 50 North Medical Dr, Salt Lake City 84132 1707 W Charleston Blvd SUITE 160, Las Vegas 89102 University of Utah Health Care 50 North Medical Dr, Salt Lake City 84132
Education:
Medical Schools University Of Nevada School Of Medicine Graduated: 1989
Michael Daubs, Salt Lake City UT
Work:
University of Utah Orthopedic Center 590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108Orthopaedic Specialists 3233 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102Orthopaedic Specialists 600 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Rod Reducer Apparatus For Spinal Corrective Surgery
US Patent:
2012027, Oct 25, 2012
Filed:
Dec 8, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/139373
Inventors:
Michael Daubs - Las Vegas NV, US David Rathbun - West Chester PA, US Brian Dec - West Chester PA, US
Assignee:
Synthese USA, LLC - West Chester PA
International Classification:
A61B 17/56
US Classification:
606 86 A
Abstract:
Spinal rod reduction apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. In various examples, a rod reduction apparatus includes a first threaded member () including an engagement feature (A, B, ) configured to selectively anchor the first threaded member to the implantable screw assembly. A second threaded member () is configured to threadably engage with the first threaded member. The second threaded member is axially movable with respect to the first threaded member with rotation of the second threaded member. A spinal rod urging member () is axially movable with the second threaded member. The urging member includes a bearing surface () that is configured to selectively abut the spinal rod and selectively urge the spinal rod toward the implantable screw assembly with rotation of the second threaded member in a first rotational direction.