Gorek, Josef,Strauss, Kevin R.,Kostuik, John,Picetti, George,McClintock, Larry E.,Woods, Richard W.,Barrus, Mike
申请号：
AU2007300727
公开号：
AU2007300727B2
申请日:
2007.05.02
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-basedretractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimallyor less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to apedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to openthe wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound wherebythe retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor isintended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposableafter one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimallyinvasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.
