Patent ID: 10531902

Abstract:
A method and apparatus is provided for conducting percutaneous surgery using a cable passer device 200, a crimping device 100, a screwdriver device 120, a cable tensioning device 130, and a cutting device 300. The percutaneous cable passer device 200 is for inserting into an incision during percutaneous surgery having a cable 110 for making a loop around the bone. The crimping device 100 is for threading the tip of the cable 110 through an opening in crimping device 100. The cannulated screwdriver device 120 has a tip 126 for threading the tip of the cable 110 through the tip 126, and an exit port 124 for pulling the cable 110 while pushing said screwdriver device 120 towards the bone. The cable tensioning device 130 has an internal passage way 132 for threading the tip of the cable 110 through it. The screwdriver device 120 is rotatable while holding the cable tensioning device 130, thus deploying the crimping device 100. The cable cutting device 140 has a tip for threading the cable 110 through the tip of the cable cutting device 300 for cutting the cable 110 when it is touching the crimping device 100.