Connecting element
US8167909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The connecting element (1) has the shape of a rod with longitudinal axis (2), a rear end (6), and a front end (7), and serves to span a number of bone anchoring elements (12) implanted in the bone. The connecting element (1) comprises at least one longitudinal slot (5). This provides it with a greater elasticity during implantation so that it can be reversibly deformed. The connecting element can then be stiffened once it has been fixed in the bone anchoring elements (e.g. pedicle screws).
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