Patent ID: 6261288
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An implant system for use in conjunction with a bone structure in a living body; said system comprising:a) an elongate rod sized, shaped and adapted to be positioned to extend along the bone structure;b) an anchor for operably securing said rod to the bone structure; said anchor comprising:i) a first bone screw adapted to be set in said bone structure; said first bone screw secured to said rod during use;ii) a second bone screw adapted to be set in said bone structure; andiii) an offset connector; said connector being secured to said second bone screw and said rod during use; said connector being sized and shaped so as to position said second bone screw in spaced relation to both said rod and said first bone screw on a common side of the bone and such that said second bone screw is laterally positioned relative to said rod from the location whereat said first bone screw is secured to said rod.