VERTEBRAL ROD CONNECTOR AND METHODS OF USE
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1. A vertebral rod connector comprising:
- a first portion configured to engage a fastener construct and define a first longitudinal axis;
a second portion configured to engage a vertebral rod and define a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis; and
a flexible linking portion disposed for connecting the first portion with the second portion, the linking portion having a bifurcated configuration oriented transverse to the first longitudinal axis.
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Abstract
A vertebral rod connector includes a first portion configured to engage a fastener construct and define a first longitudinal axis. A second portion is configured to engage a vertebral rod and define a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis. A flexible linking portion is disposed for connecting the first portion with the second portion. The linking portion has a bifurcated configuration oriented transverse to the first longitudinal axis. Methods of use are disclosed.
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1. A vertebral rod connector comprising:
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a first portion configured to engage a fastener construct and define a first longitudinal axis; a second portion configured to engage a vertebral rod and define a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis; and a flexible linking portion disposed for connecting the first portion with the second portion, the linking portion having a bifurcated configuration oriented transverse to the first longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A vertebral rod bracket comprising:
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an elongated collar defining a cavity configured to receive a fastener construct and defining a longitudinal axis; a flexible bifurcated extension disposed in a transverse orientation relative to the longitudinal axis and including a first member extending from the elongated collar and a second member; and a flange extending from the second member and defining one opening orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis, the opening being configured to slidably receive a vertebral rod. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A vertebral rod system comprising:
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a pedicle screw assembly; a bracket including; an elongated collar defining a cavity configured to receive the pedicle screw assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, a flexible bifurcated extension disposed in a transverse orientation relative to the longitudinal axis and including a first member extending from the elongated collar and a second member, and a flange extending from the second member and defining one opening orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis, the opening being configured to slidably receive a vertebral rod; and a vertebral rod. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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