| 摘要 |
<p>One embodiment of a spinal fixation system (10) including a pair of longitudinal members (11, 12) positionable adjacent the spine, means for engaging longitudinal members to the spine (13, 14), a pair of wedge members (16) each having a bearing surface (38) configured to bear on a longitudinal member (11, 12), and a connector (20) configured to span a distance between the longitudinal members (11, 12). The connector (20) includes a pair of engaging members (25, 26) each having a fixation surface (33) and a connecting surface (30), and a bridge member (21) attached to the connecting surfaces (30). The engaging members (25, 26) each define a thru-hole (35) for receiving one of the wedge members (16). The thru-holes (35) are aligned so that when one of the wedge members (16) is advanced through the thru-hole (35) the bearing surface (38) will bear on a corresponding longitudinal member (11, 12) to force the longitudinal member (11, 12) into contact with the fixation surface (33) and engage the longitudinal member (11, 12) to the connector (20).</p> |
