Spinal fixation hooks and method of spinal fixation
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Apr 14, 2005
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Oct 14, 2003
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The present invention is directed to a spinal fixation device. The device may include a body defining a channel for receiving a spinal rod, the channel having a first branch and a second branch separated by a lateral opening, a hook extending from the body for engaging a portion of a vertebra, and a fastener configured to secure the spinal rod in the channel. The fastener may extend through only the first branch. The spinal fixation device may also include one or more tool engagement recesses. Additionally, the present invention is directed to methods of spinal fixation.
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