Patent ID: 9220543
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of spinal stabilization, comprising: providing a first access device including a first outer sleeve and a first inner sleeve, wherein the first inner sleeve includes a first pair of compressible grasping elements actuated by sliding the first inner sleeve relative to the first outer sleeve; providing a first screw member within the first pair of compressible grasping elements; compressing the first pair of compressible grasping elements to couple the first access device to the first screw member; delivering the first access device and first screw member to a first location within a patient; inserting the first screw member into a first bone member of the patient; providing a second access device including a second outer sleeve and a second inner sleeve, wherein the second inner sleeve includes a second pair of compressible grasping elements actuated by sliding the second inner sleeve relative to the second outer sleeve; providing a second screw member within the second pair of compressible grasping elements; compressing the second pair of compressible grasping elements to couple the second access device to the second screw member; delivering the coupled second access device and second screw member to a second location within a patient; inserting the second screw member into a second bone member of the patient; delivering a rod member to connect between the first screw member and second screw member; providing an anti-torque device, the anti-torque device including a handle connected to a cannula configured to be placed over the first outer sleeve and placing the cannula of the anti-torque device over the first outer sleeve; and providing a persuader device having a hollow interior and inserting the persuader device over an exterior of the first inner sleeve such that the persuader device interacts with the anti-torque device to force the rod member into a seat of a head of the first screw member.