Spinal column retaining apparatus
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Apr 22, 2003
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Jul 26, 2000
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Jul 26, 2000
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An apparatus (10) for use in retaining vertebrae (12) of a spinal column (14) in a desired spatial relationship. The apparatus (10) comprises a spinal rod (16) for extending along the spinal column (14) and a hook shaped coupling member (24). The spinal rod (16) is laterally insertable into the hook shaped coupling member (24). The apparatus (10) further comprises a part for attaching to at least one vertebra (12) and a connecting element (66) for extending laterally between the hook shaped coupling member (24) and the part. The connecting element (66) has a first end (70) for attaching to the hook shaped coupling member (24) and a second end (72) for attaching to the part. The hook shaped coupling member (24) is rotatable in a first plane relative to the first end (70) of the connecting element (66) to enable a change in an angular position of the spinal rod (16) relative to the connecting element (66). The connecting element (66) further is laterally adjustable between the hook shaped coupling member (24) and the part to enable a change of the lateral distance between the spinal rod (16) and the part.
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