Patent ID: 8496685
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A system for performing spine surgery, said system comprising: a first bone screw configured to be screwed into a first vertebra; a first collar coupled to the first bone screw, said first collar comprising a first slot; a second bone screw configured to be screwed into a second vertebra; a second collar coupled to the second bone screw, said second collar comprising a second slot; a rod, said rod having a width sized to fit within the first slot and the second slot; a first sleeve comprising a first passage, said first passage extending longitudinally from a first end of the first sleeve to a second end of the first sleeve; a first closure member configured to be secured to the first collar for securing the rod within the first slot; a second sleeve comprising a second passage, said second passage extending longitudinally from a first end of the second sleeve to a second end of the second sleeve; a second closure member configured to be secured to the second collar for securing the rod within the second slot; wherein the first sleeve and the first collar comprise a first coupling system for coupling the first collar to the first sleeve, said first coupling system configured to provide a detachable mechanical coupling between an outer surface of the first collar and an inner surface of the first sleeve; wherein the second sleeve and the second collar comprise a second coupling system for coupling the second collar to the second sleeve, said second coupling system configured to provide a detachable mechanical coupling between an outer surface of the second collar and an inner surface of the second sleeve; wherein the first passage is sized to permit the passage of a tool for securing the first closure member to the first collar; and wherein the second passage is sized to permit the passage of a tool for securing the second closure member to the second collar.