Patent ID: 7976567
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic apparatus, comprising: a bone fixation member having a head defining a first channel configured for receipt of an orthopedic rod; a connector body having a substantially planar base with a first end portion and a second end portion and an L-shaped leg offset from said base, said leg and said base forming a second channel configured for receipt of an orthopedic rod, said first end portion of said base having a threaded first hole facing part of said leg, said second end portion of said base having a second hole, said holes having respective longitudinal axes that are substantially parallel, wherein said second end portion of said base substantially covers said head of said bone fixation member; a set screw threaded in said first hole; a locking member inserted in said second hole, wherein said locking member is engaged with said head of said bone fixation member to lock said locking member and said connector body to said bone fixation member; and wherein said leg includes a surface substantially facing said second end portion, said surface having an indentation, wherein said indentation is substantially part-cylindrical to accommodate part of said head of said bone fixation member.