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US 2008/0177327 A1Published application
Central rod connector and T-rod
OwnerHugues Malandain, David L. Brumfieldinventors
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Abstract
Connecting devices and elongated members for orthopedic medical use are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a connecting device may include a central portion that can accommodate part of an elongated member and wings for connecting to anchor members. Such central portions can be open or closed, and such wings can be solid, e.g. rod-type structures, or can be slotted. A T-shaped elongated member is also disclosed.
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An orthopedic medical apparatus comprising:
- a connector having a central portion, a first wing member and a second wing member, said central portion having a channel for receiving at least part of an elongated member, said wing members extending from said central portion laterally with respect to said channel;
- a first anchor member connected to said first wing member, said first anchor member adapted for anchoring to bone tissue;
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- a second anchor member connected to said second wing member, said second anchor member adapted for anchoring to bone tissue.
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An orthopedic medical apparatus, comprising:
- an elongated member having a stem portion and a cross-piece, said stem portion being a substantially solid member, said cross-piece being a substantially solid member, wherein said stem portion and said cross-piece substantially perpendicular to each other.
An apparatus comprising:
- a connector having a central portion, a first wing member and a second wing member, said central portion having a channel for receiving at least part of an elongated member, said wing members extending from said central portion laterally with respect to said channel;
- a first anchor member connected to said first wing member, said first anchor member adapted for anchoring to bone tissue;
- a second anchor member connected to said second wing member, said second anchor member adapted for anchoring to bone tissue;
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- a T-shaped member having a stem portion and a cross-piece, a part of said stem portion being within said channel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.