Orthopedic fixation system

Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation

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606 73, 606 60, 606 72, A61B 1756

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ABSTRACT:
A rod-based orthopedic fixation system, in particular a spinal fixation system, comprising orthopedic fasteners which utilize a novel set screw system for securing a cylindrical longitudinal member or orthopedic fixation rod to the fastener. Also disclosed are transverse extension devices useful for connecting a spinal fixation rod to an orthopedic fastener to minimize rod contouring in both the frontal and sagittal planes.

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