Patent ID: 8128635
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of progressive spinal reduction comprising: forming multiple loops about structures in a patient's body with multiple conformable ligatures and ligature capturing implants; and partially tensioning each conformable ligature in turn with a corresponding tensioning tool until each conformable ligature is at a desired tension to perform spinal reduction procedure, wherein tensioning each conformable ligature comprises: attaching a portion of that conformable ligature to a tensioning member of the corresponding tensioning tool, the corresponding tensioning tool comprising a first portion in threaded engagement with a second portion; and rotating the first portion relative to the second portion to move the tensioning member away from a corresponding ligature capturing implant to tension that conformable ligature about at least a portion of a vertebra, pulling the vertebra in alignment with a natural curvature of the spine, wherein the first portion is rotated relative to the second portion about an axis that is substantially parallel to a primary direction of movement of the tensioning member and that is substantially orthogonal to a plane relative to the spine.