Patent ID: 9039711
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A tether tensioning device, comprising: an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone; and a tensioning mechanism having a first portion pivotally associated with the elongate shaft and a second portion adapted to couple to a tether seated across the bone anchor, wherein the tensioning mechanism is positionable such that the first portion is disposed on one side of the elongate shaft and at least a portion of the tensioning mechanism is disposed on an opposite side of the elongate shaft; wherein the tensioning mechanism is adapted to move from a first position in which the second portion of the tensioning mechanism is pivoted away from the elongate shaft, to a second position in which the second portion of the tensioning mechanism is pivoted toward and through the elongate shaft such that the at least a portion of the tensioning mechanism is disposed on an opposite side of the elongate shaft as the first portion to apply a tensioning force to the tether.