Bone anchors with drag features and related methods
US10905481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
Bone anchors and related methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a bone anchor can include a drag interface. Exemplary drag interfaces include (i) friction between a shank and a bushing, (ii) friction between a bushing and a drag ring, (iii) friction generated by a biased saddle, and (iv) combinations of the above. The drag interface can help maintain the relative position between a receiver member and a shank of the bone anchor prior to locking the bone anchor, preventing unintended movement while still allowing free movement when intended by the user. In some embodiments, a bone anchor can include over-rotation blocking features, such as a groove, lip, or protrusion formed on a bushing of the bone anchor. Various other bone anchor features are also disclosed, including high aspect ratio drag rings and compressible drag posts.
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