20240041502. SPINAL ROD COUPLER AND SYSTEM FOR SPINAL CORRECTIVE SURGERY simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
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SPINAL ROD COUPLER AND SYSTEM FOR SPINAL CORRECTIVE SURGERY
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Inventor(s)
Johannes Hendrik Davis of Stellenbosch (ZA)
SPINAL ROD COUPLER AND SYSTEM FOR SPINAL CORRECTIVE SURGERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041502 titled 'SPINAL ROD COUPLER AND SYSTEM FOR SPINAL CORRECTIVE SURGERY
Simplified Explanation
The invention is a coupler for use in spinal corrective surgery. It consists of two rod engaging members that can pivot relative to each other and then be fixed in a determined relationship. The coupler provides flexibility and multiple degrees of freedom for manipulation, rotation, and translation of individual vertebrae, allowing for bespoke corrective surgery for each patient.
- The invention is a coupler designed for spinal corrective surgery.
- It comprises two rod engaging members that can pivot and then be fixed in a determined relationship.
- The coupler allows for manipulation, rotation, and translation of individual vertebrae.
- It provides flexibility and multiple degrees of freedom for bespoke corrective surgery.
- The coupler is specifically designed for use in spinal corrective surgery, but can also be used in other applications.
Potential Applications:
- Spinal corrective surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Corrective procedures for spinal deformities
Problems Solved:
- Limited flexibility and degrees of freedom in current couplers for spinal corrective surgery
- Lack of customization and adaptability to individual patients' needs
- Difficulty in manipulating and correcting specific vertebrae
Benefits:
- Increased flexibility and multiple degrees of freedom for precise manipulation of vertebrae
- Customization and adaptability to each patient's specific needs
- Improved accuracy and effectiveness in spinal corrective surgery
- Enhanced patient outcomes and recovery
Original Abstract Submitted
this invention relates to a coupler () and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a coupler () for use in spinal corrective surgery. in accordance with the invention there is provided a coupler () comprising a first rod engaging member () and a second rod engaging member () which are attached to one another such that the rod engaging members () may pivot relative to one another, to obtain a determined relationship and then progress to a fixed relationship to each other once definitively fastened. it is envisaged that the invention will provide a coupler () which has flexibility and multiple degrees of freedom available to allow manipulation, rotation and/or translation of individual vertebrae whereby allowing manipulations for corrective surgery which are bespoke to a patient.
