Apparatus for stabilizing certain vertebrae of the spine

Details Apparatus for stabilizing certain vertebrae of the spine Apparatus for stabilizing certain vertebrae of the spine

1998-12-17

2000-09-26

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 73, A61B 1756

Patent

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06123706&

ABSTRACT:
An improved support system for stabilizing the spine (A) for surgical treatment or other spinal problems which necessitates a fixation of the spinal components (B, C). The system includes a smooth spinal rod (30), at least two connectors 14 slidable along said rod (30), at least two pedicle screws (12) for fixation to a healthy pedicle bone (B, C) on either side of the vertebrae to be repaired, and a one-piece clamping member (14) connecting said pedicle screws (12) to said rod (30) and supporting said connector (14) for limited pivoting movement with respect to the screws (12) and accurate positioning of said rod (30) with respect to the pedicle screws (12).

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