A rod coercer for use in spinal fixation procedures is provided. The present invention therefore provides therapeutic methods for treating cardiovascular disorders by employing a Nell1 protein or nucleic acid molecule. The blades can be positioned at various locations along the length of the shaft to create different widths between the blades. copper strips, for connection to a power source. The method comprises executing a first event by interacting with the second device; communicating data associated with the first event to the first device over the wired communications network; and executing a second event on the first device, wherein the second event corresponds to the first event executed on the second device.