Patent ID: 8834527
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for compressing at least two vertebrae together, comprising: securing a first spinal screw assembly to a first vertebrae; securing a second spinal screw assembly to a second vertebrae; receiving a portion of a fixation rod in each spinal screw assembly, wherein a first end of the fixation rod includes a first flared portion for positioning adjacent the first spinal screw assembly and wherein a second end of the fixation rod includes a second flared portion that is positioned adjacent the second spinal screw assembly; coupling a first end of a compressor tool to the second screw assembly; engaging a second end of the compressor tool with the second flared portion; and pulling the second flared portion of the fixation rod, wherein the second flared portion of the fixation rod moves relative to the second screw assembly moving in a direction away from both the first and second screw assemblies, and wherein a distance between the first screw assembly and the second screw assembly is decreased.