Pedicle screws and methods of using the same
US9254151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pedicle screws that can include a pedicle screw body, housing, plurality of clamps, rod, and set screw are disclosed herein. The clamps may be positioned side by side inside the lower portion of the housing. When the rod and set screw are provided in the housing, the set screw applies a force on the rod and the rod engages the plurality of clamps, causing the clamps to frictionally engage a head of the pedicle screw between the clamps.
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