Patent ID: 7569069

Claim:
A spinal stabilization assembly comprising: a connector having an open ended channel extending through the connector, the connector further comprising: a first bore having a central axis and extending through the connector from a first outside surface of the connector to a second outside surface of the connector, at least a portion of the first bore intersecting the channel at an intersection region; a second bore having a central axis and extending through the connector from the first outside surface of the connector to an inside surface of the channel, the central axis of the first bore and the central axis of the second bore defining an oblique angle wherein an imaginary extension of the first bore in a direction away from the first outside surface of the connector and away from the channel and an imaginary extension of the second bore in a direction away from the first outside surface of the connector and away from the channel at least partially intersect; a transverse rod positioned in the first bore of the connector; and an adjustable locking member positioned in the second bore of the connector.