Spinal implant system and methods of use
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsWilliam Alan Rezach, Jason May
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Abstract
A spinal implant system comprises a plurality of alternate first members. Each of the first members includes an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a mating element engageable with a first member such that the second member is interchangeable with the plurality of first members. A first member is selected for connection with the second member to comprise a bone fastener having a selected movement. Fasteners, instruments and methods are disclosed.
Claims20
A spinal implant system comprising:
- a plurality of alternate first members, each of the first members including an inner surface defining an implant cavity;
- and
- a second member being configured to penetrate tissue and including a mating element engageable with a first member such that the second member is interchangeable with the plurality of first members,
- wherein a first member is selected for connection with the second member to comprise a bone fastener having a selected movement.
A method of assembly for a bone fastener, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a plurality of alternate first members, each of the first members including an inner surface defining an implant cavity;
- providing a second member being configured to penetrate tissue and including a mating element such that the second member is interchangeable with the plurality of first members;
- and
- selecting a first member for connection with the second member to comprise a bone fastener having a selected movement.
A spinal implant system comprising:
- a plurality of alternate implant receivers;
- and
- a bone screw shaft including a head engageable with an implant receiver such that the shaft is compatible with the plurality of implant receivers,
- wherein an implant receiver is selected for connection with the shaft to comprise a bone fastener having a selected movement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.