Patent ID: 8075594
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A multi-axial rod connector, comprising: a poly-axial rod assembly configured to include a lateral translation mechanism; a fixed hook configured to be rigidly coupled to a first end of said poly-axial rod assembly, wherein said fixed hook includes a fixed hook cavity configured to secure a first spinal rod; a variable hook configured to be rotatably coupled to a second end of said poly-axial rod assembly, wherein said variable hook includes a variable hook cavity configured to secure a second spinal rod; a bushing disposed between said second end of said poly-axial rod assembly and said second spinal rod; and a second rod locking setscrew disposed within said variable hook on an opposite side of said second spinal rod as said poly-axial rod assembly and configured to contact said second spinal rod to force said second spinal rod against said bushing and towards said second end of said poly-axial rod assembly, wherein said lateral translation mechanism is configured to change distance between said fixed hook and said variable hook.