Development of surgical instruments for implanting a flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine

Authors
Leahy, JC Stevenson, EC Hukins, DWL Mathias, KJ Shepherd, DET Wardlaw, D
Citation
Jc. Leahy et al., Development of surgical instruments for implanting a flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine, P I MEC E H, 214(H3), 2000, pp. 325-328
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART H-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE
ISSN journal
09544119 → ACNP
Volume
214
Issue
H3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
325 - 328
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-4119(2000)214:H3<325:DOSIFI>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A new flexible fixation device for the lumbar spine has been developed. Thi s paper describes the development and evaluation of two surgical instrument s required for implanting this device. Prototypes were designed, manufactur ed and then evaluated for use in surgery. Further evaluation was performed, if necessary, and the design finalized, in accordance with BS EN 12011. Th is process involved close collaboration between engineers and surgeons.