Adjustable rod and connector device and method of use
US7655025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A low-profile surgical rod implant device is provided that allows the length of a rod spanning two bone screws to be adjusted at the time of implantation. In a separate aspect of the invention, the rod implant device can be secured by tightening and securing an end of the rod implant device at one of the bone screws. Embodiments are provided for use with polyaxial pedicle screws and substantially straight shank pedicle screws in spinal applications. In a separate aspect of the invention, a bone screw connector having an interference type fit is also provided. A method for implanting the device is also provided.
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