SPINAL FIXATION MEMBER

A system for fixing spinal vertebrae utilizes a spinal rod that has varying properties along its length such that a lower stiffness portion is placed in the cranial or caudal end positions of the spinal rod to address potential adjacent level failure. The spinal rod includes a core member formed of...

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Main Author BARRUS MICHAEL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.05.2016
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A system for fixing spinal vertebrae utilizes a spinal rod that has varying properties along its length such that a lower stiffness portion is placed in the cranial or caudal end positions of the spinal rod to address potential adjacent level failure. The spinal rod includes a core member formed of a first material having a first modulus of elasticity and a sheath member formed of a second material having a second modulus of elasticity different from the first modulus of elasticity. The core member includes a first portion having a uniform outer diameter and a second portion extending from the first portion. At least a portion of the second portion has an outer diameter smaller than the uniform outer diameter of the first portion. The sheath member has a lumen extending therethrough that is sized for slidably receiving the second portion of the core member therein.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201514927574