| 摘要 |
Various methods and devices are provided for connecting spinal fixation e lements, such as spinal rods, implanted in a patient's spinal column. In par ticular, various spinal cross connectors are provided for connecting to one or more spinal fixation elements implanted in a patient's spine. The cross c onnectors can have a variety of configurations, including a fixed or adjusta ble length, as well as various features that allow certain portions of the c ross connectors to be angularly oriented. |
