发明名称 |
VARIABLE ANGLE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM |
摘要 |
A variable angle spinal fixation system is disclosed. The system includes a longitudinal member positionable along a spinal column, a fastener having a threaded end for engaging a vertebra, and a connector member for connecting the fastener and the longitudinal member. The connector member has a channel extending throug h side surfaces of the connector member for receiving the longitudinal member, an opening laterally displaced from the channel and extending through top and bottom surfaces of the connector member for receiving the fastener, and a fastener clamping element for securing the fastener in the opening at a surgeon selected angle relative to the connector member and longitudinal member. The system according to the present invention allows angulation of the fastener to accommodate complex pathologies.
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申请公布号 |
CA2343327(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.03.23 |
申请号 |
CA19992343327 |
申请日期 |
1999.09.07 |
申请人 |
SYNTHES (U.S.A.) |
发明人 |
LANGE, ERIC;BRACE, MICHAEL |
分类号 |
A61B17/58;A61B17/56;A61B17/70;(IPC1-7):A61B17/70 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/58 |
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