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Orthopedic revision connector

US7976567B2 · kind B2 · utility

37Cited by

14References

24Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

William B. Null · Olive Branch, US
Marc T. Paul · Memphis, US
Michael C. Sherman · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2006
Grant date	Jul 12, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/705
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws), and a locking member can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw. The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example.

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