Modular pedicle screw system

Details Modular pedicle screw system Modular pedicle screw system

1996-09-10

1999-12-21

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 73, A61B 1770

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active

060043229

ABSTRACT:
A modular pedicle screw system for use with a longitudinal member, such as a plate or rod, having a fastener with a threaded lower portion for engaging a spinal element and an upper portion adapted to receive a headpiece. The headpiece is adapted to mate with the upper portion of the fastener and to engage a longitudinal member. A plurality of headpieces having angulated projections, lateral sections, and angulated lateral sections, all of which are adapted to engage a longitudinal member and overcome angular and translational malalignment of the fastener, may also be provided.

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