Patent ID: 8672979
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spine stabilization system, comprising: at least one pedicle screw, each pedicle screw comprising a distal threaded portion configured to engage bone of a subject's spinal column; at least one extension rod, each extension rod configured for operative attachment to a proximal portion of one pedicle screw; a rigid elongated support rod; at least one rod clamp, each rod clamp having a rod mounting portion configured for mounting thereto a portion of the support rod and a socket engaging portion; and at least one coupling member, each coupling member configured to engage a proximal portion of one pedicle screw and further comprising a socket portion configured to receive the socket engaging portion of one rod clamp such that the coupling member and pedicle screw can be pivoted three-dimensionally relative to the respective rod clamp and support rod, wherein the proximal end of the pedicle screw comprises a threaded cavity and the extension rod comprises a distal threaded portion that is complementary to the threaded cavity such that the threaded cavity of the pedicle screw is configured to receive the distal threaded portion of the extension rod.