Patent ID: 8377099
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for performing spinal fusion, comprising: a first K-wire extending into a first vertebral body; a second K-wire extending into a second vertebral body; a first screw comprising a first housing portion and a first anchor portion, said first anchor portion dimensioned to provide purchase into a first vertebral body, said first screw operatively engaging said first K-wire, a second screw comprising a second housing portion and a second anchor portion, said second anchor portion dimensioned to provide purchase into a second vertebral body, said second screw operatively engaging said second K-wire; a rigid elongate body having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, said first end being located at one end of said elongate body and dimensioned to engage said first housing portion, said second end being located at an opposite end of said elongate body and dimensioned to engage said second housing portion, said first end of said elongate body having a face, said face extending substantially orthogonal to said longitudinal axis of said elongate body, said face also extending substantially parallel to a cross section of said elongate body; and a slot extending across said face of at least said first end and operatively engaging said first K-wire or said second K-wire.