Transverse connector for use in spinal corrective surgery
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Oct 3, 2002
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Mar 27, 2001
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Mar 27, 2001
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An apparatus (10) for use in spinal corrective surgery includes two spinal rods (14, 16) at least partially extending along a vertebral column (18). A plurality of fixation elements fix the spinal rods (14, 16) to the vertebral column (18). A transverse connector (12) connects the spinal rods (14, 16) to each other. The transverse connector (12) has a first clamping member (24) with a spinal rod receiving channel for receiving one of the spinal rods (14). A connecting rod (28) integral with the first clamping member (24) extends transverse to the spinal rods (14, 16). The connecting rod (24) has a tapered portion (60) extending from the first clamping member (24). A first fastener (44) connects one of the spinal rods (14) to the first clamping member (24). A second clamping member (26) includes a spinal rod receiving channel (80) for receiving the other one of the spinal rods (16). The second clamping member (26) includes an opening (65) for receiving the connecting rod (28). A second fastener (82) connects the other one of the spinal rods (16) and the connecting rod (28) to the second clamping member (26).
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