SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM CONNECTORS

SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM CONNECTORS

Disclosed are embodiments of spinal fixation system connectors and related methods and apparatus. In one embodiment, a connector body is provided which comprises a slot configured to allow a spinal fixation rod to extend therethrough. The connector may also include a cap configured to be connected w...

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Hauptverfasser: DURST KEVIN, BERNHARDT, JR. ANDREW E, MARTIN BRYAN JOSEPH, NELSON NATHAN OTIS
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
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Zusammenfassung:Disclosed are embodiments of spinal fixation system connectors and related methods and apparatus. In one embodiment, a connector body is provided which comprises a slot configured to allow a spinal fixation rod to extend therethrough. The connector may also include a cap configured to be connected with the connector body and thereby circumscribe a portion of the rod. The cap may comprise at least two interior groove portions that may be configured to receive top portions of two opposing sidewalls on the connector body when the cap is engaged with the connector body.