Rod-shaped implant element with flexible section

Details Rod-shaped implant element with flexible section Rod-shaped implant element with flexible section

2004-10-15

2009-11-24

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S246000, C606S279000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621912

ABSTRACT:
A rod-shaped implant element for the connection of bone anchoring elements includes at least one rigid section that is configured to be placed in a receiver member of a bone anchoring element and a flexible section that is adjacent to the rigid section. The flexible section and the rigid section are formed as a continuous one-piece element.

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