Apparatus for stabilizing certain vertebrae of the spine
US6123706A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/603
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved support system for stabilizing the spine (A) for surgical treatment or other spinal problems which necessitates a fixation of the spinal components (B, C). The system includes a smooth spinal rod (30), at least two connectors 14 slidable along said rod (30), at least two pedicle screws (12) for fixation to a healthy pedicle bone (B, C) on either side of the vertebrae to be repaired, and a one-piece clamping member (14) connecting said pedicle screws (12) to said rod (30) and supporting said connector (14) for limited pivoting movement with respect to the screws (12) and accurate positioning of said rod (30) with respect to the pedicle screws (12).
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