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US 8,506,598 B1Granted
Anchors for spinal fixation and correcting spinal deformity
AssigneeNuVasive, Inc.
InventorAntoine G. Tohmeh
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Abstract
A posted anchor and connector-based system including a splined shank headless anchor, various width adjustable connectors for use in open or minimally invasive thoracolumbar spine surgery. The connectors have a high degree of coronal, vertical, as well as sagittal adaptability. In one example, each plane of motion is individually secured for maximum versatility.
Claims13
A spinal fixation anchor assembly for use with a spinal fixation rod, comprising:
- a bone anchor having a first longitudinal axis and comprising an anchor portion and post having a plurality of vertical splines,
- a connector that is adjustable relative to said bone anchor in each of axial, coronal, and sagittal directions, wherein the connector assembly has a base configured to couple to the bone anchor post, a receiver configured seat the spinal fixation rod, and a translation member, the base having a bore therethough, the bore having a second longitudinal axis that is parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a plurality of vertical splines arranged around at least a portion of the bore, the receiver having a rod passage opening in a top surface of the receiver and having a third longitudinal axis, the third longitudinal axis being transverse to the first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis, the translation member being situated in a cavity of the base and movable from a first position to a second position, wherein movement of the translation member to the second position locks said connector assembly in position relative to said bone anchor.
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