Bone-screw internal spinal fixation system connector

Definition

An implantable component of a bone-screw internal spinal fixation system typically in the form of a thin band or small rod with a groove or hole at each end, into which screw heads/rods fit, intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the treatment of various spinal instabilities or deformities, and also used as an adjunct to spinal fusion [e.g., for degenerative disc disease (DDD)]. This component is designed as a transverse connecting element to be attached to corresponding bilateral screw heads or rods; it may also have adjustable length and/or angle and/or allow a small amount of screw/rod movement.

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Last updated

2024-09-05 08:36:30