Spinal cross-connector with spinal extensor muscle curvature

Details Spinal cross-connector with spinal extensor muscle curvature Spinal cross-connector with spinal extensor muscle curvature

2009-01-03

2011-12-20

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S251000, C606S252000, C606S253000, C606S278000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08080037

ABSTRACT:
A spinal cross connector is configured for connection between spinal rods and provides allowance or space for spinal extensor muscles once the spinal process has been removed. The cross connector has curved first and second connection members that are adjustable in length and rotation relative to one another. A first clamping member is provided on the first connection member and defines first and second arcuate jaws that are adapted to clamp onto a first spinal rod. A second clamping member is provided on the second connection member and defines first and second arcuate jaws that are adapted to clamp onto a second spinal rod. Both the first and second clamping members are rotatable and thus provide the rotational adjustment. The cross-connector also provides easy in situ sizing and adjustability.

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