Spinal stabilization systems and methods
US8353937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal stabilization system, apparatus, and method are disclosed which include an interconnection mechanism for engaging stabilization members to one another. In one embodiment, the interconnection mechanism comprises a locking member having first and second threaded segments. An anchor member is provided having an upper segment and a lower segment, wherein the lower segment is structurally configured for engagement with a respective bone segment. A first stabilization member is connected to the upper segment of the anchor member. A locking member is engaged with the anchor member such that the first stabilization member is fixedly secured to the anchor member by a lower portion of the locking member having a first threaded segment. A second stabilization member is connected to an upper portion of the locking member by a cap that is threaded onto a second threaded segment of the locking member.
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