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Telescoping spinal fixator

  • US 5,336,223 A
  • Filed: 02/04/1993
  • Issued: 08/09/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A telescoping spinal fixator comprising first and second bearing means for engaging respective spinal vertebrae within cavities formed therein and maintaining said engaged vertebrae in an extended relationship from one another;

  • said first and second bearing means being connected together along an axis at an adjustable distance by telescoping connecting, rods axially disposed between them and a rotatable distance adjusting means mounted coaxially on each of said rods intermediate said respective bearing means;

    each of said bearing means having an open, hollow interior cavity for accommodating at least a portion of one of said rods and said adjusting means when said bearing means are adjusted to be proximate to one another.

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