Backbone osteosynthesis system with clamping means, in particlular for anterior fixing
US6565569B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/704
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns a backbone osteosynthesis system, in particular for anterior fixing comprising: an elongated linking element; a vertebral screw with a threaded head; a connector comprising two branches capable of being engaged onto the screw and clamping between them the linking element; and a threaded clamping member capable of co-operating with the head for clamping the branches. The head has a threaded orifice, the clamping member comprising a threaded rod capable of being urged to be engaged in the orifice.
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