| 摘要 |
A connector apparatus (20) for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion (30) and an extending leg portion (32) that forms a channel (45). Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws 22,24), and a locking member (53) can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod (28) can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw (48). The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod (26) is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example. |
