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Methods for stabilizing bone using spinal fixation devices

  • US 20040243126A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2004
  • Published: 12/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of stabilizing bone comprising:

  • providing a coupling element having first and second sections that are angled relative to one another, said coupling element having rod receiving openings for receiving an elongated member;

    assembling said coupling element with an anchoring element;

    after the assembling step, securing said anchoring element in bone;

    moving said coupling element relative to said anchoring element to align said rod receiving openings with said elongated member;

    securing said orthopedic rod in said rod receiving openings; and

    after the securing step, locking said coupling element from further movement relative to said anchoring element.

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