Method and apparatus for bone stabilization

Details Method and apparatus for bone stabilization Method and apparatus for bone stabilization

2006-03-21

2010-06-01

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S260000, C606S261000, C606S264000, C606S099000, C606S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07727260

ABSTRACT:
A stabilization system for implantation in a patient includes: at least first and second bone anchors, each bone anchor including a shaft extending in a respective bone insertion direction for connection to a respective bone of a patient, and a fastening member; and an elongate member comprising a first end portion, a first transverse portion extending transversely from the first end portion, a second end portion, a second transverse portion extending transversely from the second end portion, and a connecting portion extending in a longitudinal direction between the first and second transverse portions.

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