Bone anchors with end-loading receivers for elongated connecting elements in spinal surgical procedures

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APP PUB NO 20070270815A1
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11408219

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Devices and methods include an anchor assembly engageable to a vertebra and a connecting element positionable through a receiver of the anchor assembly. The receiver includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis that defines an axial bore extending longitudinally therein and opening at least distally and a trans-axial bore that opens in opposite sides of the receiver. The connecting element can be positioned through the trans-axial bore in an endwise manner through the receiver. The side openings of the trans-axial bore are encompassed by the body of the receiver on all sides of each opening.

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC2500 SILVEUS CROSSING WARSAW IN 46582

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Johnson, Chris Germantown, TN 112 4405
Malandain, Hugues Mountain View, CA 53 1743

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