Device for stabilizing orthopedic anchors
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Sep 22, 1998
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Oct 9, 1996
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Apr 20, 1994
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The stabilizing device can be adapted to an anchor such as a hook (1) of the usual shape, with a hook body (4) and an incurved lug (7). The device including a stabilizing staple fastener (3) having a body (21) and staple legs (22-25). Said fastener body (21) is adapted so that the securing member secure the hook (1) to an attachment rod (52) also attach the fastener (3) to the hook (1), by forcing back the legs (22-25) in the direction of the incurved lug (7) so as to pierce a portion of the vertebra located in the hollow of the hook (1). The hook (1) is thereby effectively stabilized on the vertebra.
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