Minimally open interbody access retraction device and surgical method

• Main Authors: Ross, Catherine, Haggenmaker, Jennifer, Krisciunas, Linda, Gorek, Josef, Strauss, Kevin
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 14.11.2023
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of...