Patent ID: 9131967
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for manipulating a spinal construct, comprising: engaging a first surgical sleeve to a first bone anchor configured to engage a first vertebra; engaging a second surgical sleeve to a second bone anchor configured to engage a second vertebra adjacent to the first vertebra; delivering a spinal fixation element such that at least a portion of the fixation element resides within the first and second bone anchors; adjusting a position of a fulcrum relative to a driver, the fulcrum being movably coupled to one of the first surgical sleeve, the second surgical sleeve, and the driver; applying a manipulation force to the first and second surgical sleeves by the driver, the manipulation force capable of causing at least one of the first and the second surgical sleeves to pivot around the fulcrum, wherein adjusting the position of the fulcrum with respect to the driver comprises: