An inserter tool for coupling a spinal rod with an implant includes an outer shaft having a proximal end, a distal end and an elongated opening extending between the proximal and distal ends, a handle secured to the proximal end of the outer shaft, and an inner shaft having a proximal end and a distal...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7686809?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7686809 - Rod inserter and rod with reduced diameter end