Offset connector for a spinal stabilization rod
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Oct 10, 2008
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Jul 22, 2005
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An offset connector implantable into a patient and connectable between a vertebral anchor a spinal stabilization rod is provided. The offset connector for connecting a spinal stabilization rod to a bone anchor system is laterally displaced relative to the rod and movable with respect to the bone anchor system until positioned and locked in place. The offset connector includes a stem configured for attachment to the bone anchor system and a rod-receiving portion connected to the stem. The rod-receiving portion is configured to receive at least a portion of the spinal stabilization rod at a location displaced from the bone anchor system. A fastener mechanism configured to secure the spinal stabilization rod to the rod-receiving portion is also provided.
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