Modular tensioned spinal screw
US12329417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8605
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular tensioned spinal screw comprises a bone fastener having a threaded elongate shaft and a spherical head at an upper end of said shaft. A modular yoke for polyaxial attachment to the head of said bone fastener has an inner bore, an upper end configured to receive a connecting rod and a lower end configured to receive the head of the bone fastener. An axially movable radially expandable socket collar, and a saddle having a rod receiving cradle are supported within the yoke bore. A retention pin fixed to the yoke movably supports the saddle and a tension member within the bore. The tension member comprises a resilient biasing element oriented such that upward axial movement of the saddle produces a downward bias force on said saddle to compress the head of the bone fastener between said saddle and said socket collar in a provisional holding position.
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