Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Variable angle rod connectors and the methods of use
- Patent Title (中): 可变角杆连接器及其使用方法
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Application No.: US11869422Application Date: 2007-10-09
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Publication No.: US08147519B2Publication Date: 2012-04-03
- Inventor: Bryan Scott Wilcox
- Applicant: Bryan Scott Wilcox
- Applicant Address: US IN Warsaw
- Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Warsaw
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract:
A spinal rod connector is disclosed that allows end-to-end connection of at least two spinal rods. The connector may allow for angular adjustment in the construct which is associated with the patient's anatomy. Percutaneous length adjustment of the spinal rods may be available with visual assessment of the length of the rods via viewing windows on the connector. A locking mechanism may be used to fix a determined angle of the connector dependent upon the anatomy of the patient. The angle may be adjusted if necessary during a subsequent procedure.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090093847A1 VARIABLE ANGLE ROD CONNECTORS AND THE METHODS OF USE Public/Granted day:2009-04-09
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