Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-17
2009-12-01
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S301000, C606S266000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625396
ABSTRACT:
A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper capture structure, a head and a multi-piece retainer, articulation structure. The geometry of the retainer structure pieces corresponds and cooperates with the external geometry of the capture structure to frictionally envelope the retainer structure between the capture structure and an internal surface defining a cavity of the head. The head has a U-shaped cradle defining a channel for receiving a spinal fixation or stabilization longitudinal connecting member. The head channel communicates with the cavity and further with a restrictive opening that receives retainer pieces and the capture structure into the head but prevents passage of frictionally engaged retainer and capture structures out of the head. The retainer structure includes a substantially spherical surface that mates with the internal surface of the head, providing a ball joint, enabling the head to be disposed at an angle relative to the shank body. Methods of installation are also provided.
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Philogene Pedro
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