Surgically implantable device for spinal columns.

摘要

A surgically implantable device (20) for maintaining the relative positions of spinal bodies of a spinal column. The device comprises a plate portion (22) for connection with a first spinal body. The plate portion has a first major side surface (32) for facing the first spinal body and a second major side surface (34). The plate portion has an opening (44) which extends through the first and second major side surfaces for receiving a fastener to connect the plate portion with the first spinal body. A rod portion (24) is fixedly connected to the plate portion and extends therefrom. The rod portion is bendable to conform to a desired spinal curvature. The rod portion has a part for connection with a second spinal body.