SPINAL IMPLANT WITH A FLEXIBLE EXTENSION ELEMENT

摘要

A spinal implant with at least one flexible elongated extension element is provided. The spinal implant has a profile that is lower than standard spinal implants. The spinal implant includes a bone anchor with a head portion and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. A head plate is coupled to the bone anchor. The head plate includes a first elongated extension element and a second elongated extension element. The first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element may be formed as a single monolithic element that is attached to the head plate by passing through a pair of openings provided on the head plate. At least one of the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element is flexible.

主权项

1. A spinal implant comprising:
a bone anchor having a head portion and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone anchor configured to engage a bone; a head plate coupled to the bone anchor, the head plate including:
a first elongated extension element provided on a first side of the head plate, wherein the first elongated extension element is flexible; anda second elongated extension element provided on a second side across from the first side of the head plate; and a head cap coupled to the head plate, the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element, wherein the spinal fixation element is positioned on a seat portion of the head cap provided between the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element.