Patent ID: 7833251
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for fixing at least two vertebrae in a spine, comprising the steps of: (a) advancing a K-wire to a first of said at least two vertebrae; (b) anchoring a first connector body in said first vertebra, said connector body having an anchor portion and a receiver portion, wherein said anchor portion is cannulated and is advanced to said first vertebra over said K-wire, said K-wire extending from said anchor portion and through an interior space of said receiver portion after said first connector body is anchored into said first vertebra; (c) anchoring a second connector body in a second of said at least two vertebrae, said second connector body having an anchor portion and a receiver portion; (d) connecting said first and second connector bodies with a rigid elongated element, said rigid elongated element having a cannulated first end that is advanced over said K-wire into said first receiver portion and a cannulated second ends that is advanced over said K-wire into said second receiver portion; and (e) fastening said rigid elongated element into said first and second connector bodies.