Apparatus for retaining vertebrae

Details Apparatus for retaining vertebrae Apparatus for retaining vertebrae

2005-09-23

2011-12-13

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S261000, C606S278000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075597

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use in retaining vertebrae of a spinal column in a desired spatial relationship includes a rod which extends along the spinal column and is received in a housing. A connector extends from the housing and engages a vertebra. The connector is movable relative to the housing. An adjusting member is rotatable relative to the housing to move the connector relative to the housing. The adjusting member is accessible from an upper side of the housing.

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