Patent ID: 6802844
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A spinal alignment system, comprising:a rigid elongated element having a first shaped end and a second shaped end, said elongated element dimensioned to span between a first vertebra and a second vertebra; a first connecter having a lower portion configured for spinal engagement into said first vertebra, and an upper portion configured to receive said first shaped end of said elongated element such that said elongated element is temporarily angularly movable relative to said first connector; a second connecter having a lower portion configured for spinal engagement into said second vertebra, and an upper portion configured to receive said second shaped end of said elongated element; a first fastener for locking said first shaped end of said elongated element into position relative to said first connector once a desired angular relationship is established between said elongated element and said first connecter; and a second fastener for locking said second shaped end of said elongated element into position relative to said second connector.