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SPINAL FIXATION ASSEMBLY

  • US 20100160980A1
  • Filed: 07/26/2007
  • Published: 06/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A locking mechanism comprising:

  • a body having a bottom portion and a side portion, the side portion being configured to receive a rod;

    a fixation device extending at least partially through a hole in the bottom portion of the body, the fixation device comprising an at least partially spherical head;

    an at least partially spherical insert at least partially surrounding the head of the fixation device; and

    a rod seat having an opening for engaging a top portion of the insert such that upon engagement, the rod seat applies forces to the insert that have both lateral and vertical components.

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