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Threaded cable anchor

  • US 7,022,129 B2
  • Filed: 03/29/2002
  • Issued: 04/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bone anchor, comprising a screw element having a first passageway which extends axially through said screw element from one end thereof to an opposite end thereof;

  • a washer having a second passageway which extends axially through said washer from one end thereof to an opposite end thereof, said one end of said washer being positionable adjacent to said opposite end of said screw element such that said first and second passageways are substantially aligned and such that said screw element is rotatable independently of said washer; and

    a cable member attached to said washer and passing through said first and second passageways such that said cable member is not rotatable in response to the rotation of said screw element.

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