TRANSVERSE FIXATION DEVICE FOR SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEMS

摘要

A transverse fixation device is disclosed. The device includes one or more connecting bodies disposed substantially between two elongate rods. Each connecting body includes a receptacle that is capable of engaging with the two elongate rods. A c-ring comprising an outer surface having a spherical curvature is also included. A third rod may be inserted into the c-ring. A clamp included in the connecting bodies may then be disposed about the c-ring and third rod to allow the connecting bodies to slidingly engage with the third rod.

主权项

1. An implantable system comprising:
a first connecting body comprising a first collar and a first receptacle; a second connecting body comprising a second collar and a second receptacle; a first elongate body received in the first receptacle; a second elongate body received in the second receptacle; and a third elongate body received in the first collar and the second collar, wherein the first connecting body and the second connecting body are each capable of translating axially along the third elongate body.