ARTICULATED VERTEBRAL FIXING

摘要

A vertebral fixing is disclosed for fixing a support structure to vertebrae in a spine during therapeutic surgery. The vertebral fixing has a screw or hook (1) by means of which it is secured to the vertebrae. An elongate threaded rod (2) extends from the screw or hook (1) to which it is coupled by means of an articulated coupling (5). A connector (3) is provided to mount onto the rod (2) whereby the vertebral fixing can be connected to a support shaft.