Bone anchor and methods of using the same

Details Bone anchor and methods of using the same Bone anchor and methods of using the same

2008-04-08

2008-04-08

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S064000, C606S092000, C606S093000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10429430

ABSTRACT:
A bone anchor including a bone engaging portion and an elongate guiding portion. In one embodiment, the bone engaging portion includes a cannula passage extending at least partially through the bone engaging portion, and at least one transverse opening in communication with the cannula passage. The elongate guiding portion extends from the bone engaging portion and is configured to guide a device into engagement with the bone engaging portion.

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