MODULAR PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

摘要

A modular anchoring device including a threaded shank (2) for anchoring within a vertebra, an intermediate element (14) and a head portion (12) configured to receive and secure a rigid or non-rigid stabilization rod. The threaded shank, the intermediate element and the head portion of the anchoring device are cannulated (20) to permit percutaneous implantation of the device. The intermediate portion is designed to be removable from the threaded shank portion subsequent to implantation of the anchoring device to enable substitution of another intermediate element having different dynamic characteristics.