Pedicle screw and operating device thereof
US8197522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/864
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a spine fixation apparatus, more particularly, a pedicle screw implanted into a spine and an operating device for the pedicle screw capable of easily inserting a rod to a head 5 section of the pedicle screw in order to securely fix the spine. The pedicle screw has a head section including a recess part defined by first and second sidewalls, a screw section, and a support unit formed at an upper portion of the recess part of the head section while connecting the first sidewall to the second sidewall.
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