Patent ID: 7530992
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A receiver part for articulated connection of a bone anchoring element with a rod having a diameter, the bone anchoring element comprising a shank part and a head, a receiver part comprising: a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first bore extending from the first end in the direction of the second end and having a section for receiving the head; a second bore providing an opening extending from the second end in the direction of the first end for guiding through the shank part; a recess extending from the second end in the direction of the first end for forming a channel with a bottom for receiving the rod, the recess forming two open legs; a securing element; and two slit-shaped recesses extending from the first end in the direction of the second end, each slit-shaped recess located between the two open legs below the channel; wherein connecting the securing element in between the two legs moves the legs apart to narrow the two-slit-shaped recesses at the first end.