Patent Issued for Surgical system and method (USPTO 12004910).

A patent has been issued for a surgical system and method developed by inventors Richard L. Brown, Thomas A. Carls, Jason M. May, and Newton H. Metcalf Jr. The patent, assigned to Warsaw Orthopedic Inc., focuses on improving the connection between rods and bone fasteners used in surgical treatments for spinal disorders. The system includes a gauge that measures the force between the rods and fasteners, allowing for better monitoring during and after implantation. The patent provides detailed descriptions of various embodiments of the spinal construct and its components. [Extracted from the article]