Patent ID: 8080037
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal cross connector for connection between adjacent first and second spinal rods of a spinal rod assembly, the spinal cross connector comprising: a first arm comprising a first clamping member portion, a first connection portion, and a first curved portion connecting the first clamping member portion and the first connection portion in an offset manner; a second arm comprising a second clamping member portion, a second connection portion, and a second curved portion connecting the second clamping member portion and the second connection portion in an offset manner, the first and second arms pivotally coupled to one another via the first and second connection portions; a first clamp disposed on the first clamping member portion of the first arm and adapted to affix to the first spinal rod; and a second clamp disposed on the second clamping member portion of the second arm and adapted to affix to the second spinal rod; wherein the first and second connection portions are posteriorly offset relative to the first and second clamping member portions to provide posterior clearance of spinal extensor muscles when installed on a spine.