Patent ID: 8777996
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for stabilizing the spine, comprising: creating an access path to the posterior portion of the spine; positioning a first and second elongate rod longitudinally on opposing portions of the spine; positioning a cross connector system comprising: a first set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the first rod; a second set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the third rod, wherein the second set screw is located at the second end of the second elongated portion and the first set screw is located at the first end of the first elongated portion such that from a top view of the cross connector system, the second set screw is offset both vertically and horizontally from the first set screw, and puncturing an interspinous ligament with the frusto-conical tips of the third rod, wherein the interspinous ligament is punctured in a direction that is transverse to the first and second elongate rods; positioning the third rod within the connecting body of the cross connector system; and securing the first, second and third rods stabilizing the spine.