| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a comprehensive multi-axial spinal implant system, particularly one that is useful in the cervical region of the spine. <P>SOLUTION: There is provided a posterior fixation system including a saddle member 22, an anchoring member 24, an occipital plate 26, an occipital rod 36, and a cross-link connector. The anchoring member anchors the saddle member to bone. The saddle member includes a pair of upright portions 32 that define a channel. The channel is adapted to receive an orthopedic rod, and the saddle member can include a hole to receive the anchoring member. The saddle member and the anchoring member can be coupled so as to allow multi-axial movement of the members. The anchoring member in one embodiment is a screw coupled to the hole of the saddle, and in another embodiment, the anchoring member is a hook. The offset member may be coupled to the saddle member to allow for offset connection of rods. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |
