METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING A PROSTHESIS TO A SPINAL SEGMENT
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Jun 5, 2015
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Sep 3, 2008
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A method for coupling a prosthesis to a spinal segment in a patient includes the steps of selecting first and second reference points disposed along the spinal segment and pre-operatively measuring a target distance. The target distance extends between the first and second reference points while the patient is in a preferred posture such as the standing position. A prosthesis is coupled to the spinal segment and the prosthesis is then intra-operatively adjusted in order to set the distance between the first and second reference points based on the target distance.
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