Systems, Devices and Methods for the Correction of Spinal Deformities

Abstract

Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided.

1 . A method of performing a procedure for implanting a spinal correction apparatus, comprising:
 creating an access opening in the skin of a patient;   removing tissue from a first vertebral body of the patient to expose a spinous process of the first vertebral body, wherein the tissue is removed from the first vertebral body without exposure of each facet joint of the first vertebral body; and   coupling a first attachment device to the spinous process, wherein the attachment device is configured to allow the transmission of a corrective force from at least one elongate rod to the patient's spinal column.