Inventors:
Steven C. Zielinski - Pueblo CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/66, A61B 17/70, A61B 17/86, A61B 17/88, A61F 2/44
US Classification:
606280, 606 86 A, 606 86 B, 606246, 606279, 606281, 606282, 606286, 606914, 606915, 623 1715, 623 1716
Abstract:
A method and device are provided for reducing abnormal vertebral orientation using a fixation plate that is used in conjunction with a positioning tool to reduce spinal deviation and properly position and secure adjacent vertebrae for fusion of the spine. The disclosed embodiments are particularly useful in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laterally performed anterolisthesis and retrolisthesis.