Patent ID: 7220262
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal fixation system for implant of elongate support means medially of the spine in place of removed portions of spinous processes and comprising: a plurality of pedicle screws spaced apart in two columns for fixation in bone on both sides of the spine, said pedicle screws each having a multi-axial head and a stem, each said head having two branches defining a channel; a longitudinal support extending along a path between said columns; cross supports, each said cross support having two ends, one of said ends being seated in a channel of a head of one of said pedicle screws in the one of said columns and the other of said ends being seated in a channel of a head of one of said pedicle screws in the other of said columns; and a mounting bracket attached midway between said ends to each of said cross supports and connected to said longitudinal support; wherein said mounting bracket is separate from at least one of said cross supports.