摘要 |
<p>A bone anchoring device is provided comprising an anchoring element (1; 20) comprising a shank (2; 21) to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra; a connection element (9) for connecting at least two anchoring elements, the connection element being made of an elastic material; a receiving part (3; 25) being connected to the shank for receiving the connection element and connecting the connection element to the shank; a seat (8; 38) for the connection element the seat being provided in the receiving part; a locking element (10) being engageable with the receiving part for fixation of the connection element in the seat; wherein at least the portion of the connection element (9) which is received in the recess has a substantially smooth surface and wherein the locking element (10) has an engagement structure (12) which contacts the surface of the connection element in such a way that a form-fit connection is provided.</p> |