Patent ID: 8932333
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A bridge system for use in a modular interspinous fixation system having a first plate, a second plate and a locking cross bar for coupling the first plate to the second plate to a first spinous process and a second spinous process, said bridge system comprising: a plurality of bridges; and each of said plurality of bridges comprising a sleeve member for slidably mounting onto the locking cross bar; each of said plurality of bridges being different in at least one of size, shape or dimension to provide a selection of bridges, at least one of said plurality of bridges being selectable by a user in response to a local anatomy including said first spinous process and said second spinous process; wherein an external surface of each of said sleeve members being different in at least one size, shape or dimension so to provide said user with a selection of said plurality of bridges so that said user can select one of said plurality of bridges for mounting on said locking cross bar in response to said local anatomy; said second plate having a second plate aperture, said bridge extending into said second plate aperture, when said first and second plates are secured together with said locking cross bar.