Frictional screw-rod connection having an indirect form-locking portion
US8282672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal column implant for elastic stabilization of vertebrae, includes a pedicle screw and an elastic rod which is anchored in a frictional fashion in a receptacle of pedicle screws by means of a filling piece, and a clamping element. The frictional connection is supported additionally by an indirect form-fit portion.
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