System and method for installing a spinal fixation system at variable angles
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Apr 19, 1994
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Jun 17, 1993
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Jun 17, 1993
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A spinal fixation system is provided for installing spinal instrumentation (18) posterior to a patient's spine to fuse selected vertebrae. The spinal fixation system (10) includes a plurality of connectors (12) and associated bushings (16). The connectors (12) comprise a first portion (20) canted at an angle of 7.5.degree. relative to a second portion (22). The connectors (12) secure the spinal instrumentation (18) to the pedicle screws (14). Each bushing (16) contains an angled borehole (28). The combination of the angles produced by the connectors (12) and the borehole (28) of each of the bushings (16) allows the installation of pedicle screws (14) at various angles relative to the patient's spine.
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