CPC A61B 17/708 (2013.01) [A61B 17/025 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0256 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A compressor/distractor instrument comprising:
a compressor/distractor device having left and right handles pivotably hinged together by a removable locking pin, the distal ends of the left and right handles include left and right tube engagement arms having an opening;
pedicle screw extenders having a tubular body with a central opening or lumen extending through the body;
left and right compressor/distractor support tubes configured to fit within the central opening or lumen of the pedicle screw extenders to provide bending support during compression or distraction, each support tube having:
a tubular body having a central lumen configured to fit within the openings on the tube engagement arms;
first and second screw driving shafts positioned within the central lumen of the left and right compressor/distractor support tubes having:
a proximal end within the support tube configured to engage a screw driver or other tool; and
a distal end configured to engage and rotate a set screw to reduce a fixation rod;
a threaded portion configured to engage threads on the pedicle screw extender to hold the support tubes in place during compression or distractor manipulation.
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