Patent ID: 6899714
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae comprising: a first pedicle screw having a shaft provided with a threaded portion operable for threading engagement of the first pedicle screw with a first vertebra, the shaft having an engaging portion; a first connecting screw having a first end adapted to be received by the engaging portion of the first pedicle screw; a second pedicle screw having a shaft provided with a threaded portion operable for threading engagement of the pedicle screw with a second vertebra, the shaft having an engaging portion; a second connecting screw having a first end adapted to be received by the engaging portion of the second pedicle screw; and a connecting member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the connecting member connected to the first connecting screw positionable in the first vertebra, the second end of the connecting member connected to the second connecting screw positionable in the second vertebra for stabilization of the first vertebra and the second vertebra, wherein the connecting member is defined as a rod, wherein the first and second connecting screws are each provided with an opening in a second end thereof and wherein the first end of the rod is positionable in the opening in the second end of the first connecting screw and wherein the second end of the rod is positionable in the opening in the second end of second connecting screw.