Patent ID: 8425564
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A rod extender for extending an original rod, the rod extender comprising: a rod extension base; and at least one arm attached to the rod extension base, wherein the at least one arm is configured to extend over an end of the original rod, wherein the original rod is a solid rod having same diameter throughout, to fit into the rod receiving portion of the last pedicle screw of the original rod, and to create an in-line joint which is substantially longer than wide or tall, and taller than wide, wherein the width of the created in-line joint, the diameter of the original rod and the width of said receiving portion are equal, and wherein the in-line joint is positioned at least partially within said receiving portion so that said in-line joint is capable of being secured with the set screw of the last pedicle screw of the original rod.