Patent ID: 6740089
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A orthopedic hook system for use with a rod for immobilizing bone segments comprising;a) a body comprising a hook shaped clamping section and a rod receiving section, the hook shaped clamping section being substantially saddle shaped and having an upper side, a lower side, and a connecting member therewith, the hook shaped clamping section being adapted to receive a bone segment, the rod receiving section extending above the upper side of the hook shaped clamping section and having a substantially U-shaped form having a threaded inside surface and a base being adapted to receive the rod and; b) a grip screw adapted for use with a threaded opening, the threaded opening extending through the upper side of the hook shaped clamping section the grip screw working in conjunction with the hook shaped clamping section to secure the bone segment within the hook shaped clamping section; and c) a set screw adapted for use with the threaded inside surface of the rod receiving section for engaging the rod between the set screw and the base of the rod receiving section.