Linking element for dynamically stabilizing a spinal fixing system and spinal fixing system comprising same
US7717941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A linking element for a spinal fixing system is designed to link at least two implantable connecting assemblies. The linking element is formed at least partly of a support made of polymeric material and of two rods with a first rod, bent or not, substantially coaxial with the support, and a second rod formed of turns surrounding the first rod with the turns being at least partly embedded in the support. A spinal fixing system has at least two implantable connecting assemblies linked by at least one linking element.
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