Patent ID: 9113966
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone fixing system for engaging a bone, comprising: a connector having at least two openings therein, a passage extending through the connector transverse to the openings and sized to receive a rod therethrough, and a bore hole; a flexible ligature extendable through the openings, the flexible ligature comprising first and second portions and an intermediate portion between the first and second portions, the ligature extendable through the openings and through the connector such that the first and second portions extend from a first face of the connector and a loop portion formed by the intermediate portion extends from a second face of the connector, wherein the first and second faces are on opposing sides of the connector; and an adjustable locking member configured to engage the bore hole to secure both the first and second portions of the flexible ligature to the connector, wherein the adjustable locking member presses the first and second portions of the flexible ligature against the connector when the flexible ligature is secured to the connector; wherein the first and second portions extend from the first face of the connector directly adjacent one another.