Patent ID: 8088152
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Orthopedic retaining system comprising: at least one bone screw having a head part and a threaded shaft pivotally mounted on the head part, a clamping element mounted in the head part, the clamping element adapted to be pressed against threaded shaft from an upper side of the head part and thereby securing the threaded shaft relative to the head part, a retaining bar arranged in a receptacle of the head part and extending essentially transversely to the threaded shaft, and a clamping device on the upper side of the head part for pressing the clamping element and the retaining bar into the head part in such a manner that the threaded shaft and the retaining bar are secured in position relative to the head part, the clamping device comprising an elastically deformable pressure element, the pressure element which, upon actuation of the clamping device in a direction of displacement towards the underside of the head part, is displaced into a clamping position, wherein: and