Patent ID: 8317835
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A hinge mounting system for an osseous anchoring element of a spinal osteosynthesis device enabling the immobilization in translation and in rotation of a linking rod connecting various vertebral stages of a spinal segment of a vertebral column to be treated, said system comprising: a link connector having first and second vertical branches on opposite sides of a U-shaped opening, a clamping element pivotally mounted on said first vertical branch to immobilize said linking rod in translation and in rotation, and a lock pivotally mounted on said second vertical branch and elastically loaded by a leaf spring, said clamping element and said lock having pivotal axes that are parallel to each other, said lock having a means for retaining said clamping element when said clamping element is swung into engagement with said linking rod.