Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided, such as those that allow limited movement with respect to the spinal column.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
August 29, 2013
Applicant:
Reduction Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, Darin C. Gittings, Ivan Sepetka, David White
Abstract: A system for treating spinal deformities. A plurality of retaining clamps are fixed to a plurality of vertebrae and at least one elastic or super elastic rod is caused to pass through openings in the plurality of retaining clamps, the at least one elastic or super elastic rod being slidable within each of the plurality of retaining clamps along the axis of the spine to enable the spine to retain full flexion and extension in both its coronal and saggital planes.
Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 23, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Reduction Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, David White
Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided, such as those that allow limited movement with respect to the spinal column.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 8, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Reduction Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, Darin Gittings, Ivan Sepetka, David White
Abstract: An orthosis for correcting spinal deformities by urging spinal vertebrae toward a vertical axis. The orthosis includes a series of retaining clamps fixed onto the spinous process of said vertebrae, each of said retaining clamps having guides for retaining at least one elastic rod.