Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07087056
ABSTRACT:
A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae is provided. The vertebral stabilization assembly includes a first and a second pedicle screw, a first and second connecting screw, and a connecting member. The first and second pedicle screws each have a shaft provided with a threaded portion operable for threading engagement of the first and second pedicle screws with a first and second vertebra, respectively, each shaft also has an engaging portion. The first and second connecting screws each have a first end adapted to be received by the engaging portions of the first and second pedicle screws, respectively. The connecting member has a first end connected to the first connecting screw and a second end connected to the second connecting screw for stabilization of the first and second vertebra. A guide member for placement of the connecting screw and method for anteriorly stabilizing vertebrae is also provided.
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Hunton & Williams LLP
Lewis Ralph A.
Vaughan Medical Technologies, Inc.
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