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Abstract

Bone fixation element and transverse linking bridge for a spinal column fixation assembly, in which the fixation element and the bridge allow to accommodate more easily the connections between the parts forming the bone fixation assembly, which would make difficult the alignment and interconnection of each of the assembly connecting parts, the fixation element comprising a hook or screw presenting an intermediate portion of spherical form that may be coupled to a seat portion of a coupling piece between the fixation element and the bar of the fixation assembly. The transverse linking bridge comprising one or two bridge parts which have at their ends a coupling hook in which a pivoting spherical insert is placed, which adjusts the deviations of the respective bar during fastening.

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First Claim