Spanning connector for connecting a spinal fixation element and an offset bone anchor
US8057518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spanning connector for connecting an offset bone anchor to a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. The spanning connector includes a first connecting mechanism for connecting the spanning connector to the bone anchor, and a second connecting mechanism for connector the spanning connector to the previously inserted spinal fixation element. The spanning connector also includes a connector body for coupling the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism. Embodiments of a spanning connector may also reduce a separation distance between the bone anchor and the spinal fixation element. Embodiments of a spanning connector are configured, sized and dimensioned for use in a minimally invasive surgical technique, such as a rod-first spinal surgical technique.
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