Spinal column retaining apparatus
US5476463A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7158
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for retaining vertebrae of a spinal column in a desired spatial relationship includes a fastener having a first end portion for engaging a vertebra. A connector member interconnects the fastener and a longitudinal member positionable along the spinal column. The connector member includes a clamp for clamping the longitudinal member to the connector member. The fastener extends through a slot in the connector member to permit adjustment of the distance between the axis of the fastener and the axis of the longitudinal member. The axis of the fastener is spaced from the clamp a distance measured along the axis of the longitudinal member when the connector member interconnects the fastener and the longitudinal member.
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