Patent ID: 7942906
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: A61B

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