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Vertebral arthrodesis equipment

US7033358B2 · kind B2 · utility

89Cited by
11References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An equipment includes at least a shoring rod and at least an anchoring assembly of the shoring rod to a vertebra; each anchoring assembly comprises a base integral with a hook which has substantially planar part, extending in a parallel plane, or forming a slight angle, less than 15 degrees, with the base. The base has a hole which runs right through it, having an oblong cross-section, and the anchoring assembly comprises a hook-shaped component whereof the part corresponding to the base of the hook is linked to a threaded rod capable of being engaged in the hole with the possibly of pivoting about an axis and of displacement in the plane, and capable of receiving a screw.

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