Patent ID: 8012184
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal fixation system comprising: a bone fixing element having a central axis, an anchoring part for attachment to bone, and a head part; a first clamping part having an axial bore for receiving the head part; a lower stabilizing part operatively connectable to the first clamping part; a first tensioning device operatively connectable to the head part and having an extension extending therefrom; a second clamping part having an axial bore for receiving the extension of the first tensioning device; an upper stabilizing part operatively connectable to the second clamping part; and a second tensioning device operatively associated with the upper stabilizing part, wherein the first and second tensioning devices enable independent fixation of the lower and upper stabilizing parts with respect to the bone-fixing element.