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;
the fastener construct configured to secure the first portion to a vertebraa second portion including continuous top and bottom surfaces extending between opposite side surfaces that are each continuous with the top and bottom surfaces, the second portion comprising an uninterrupted inner surface that defines an enclosed opening positioned between the top and bottom surfaces and configured for disposal of a vertebral rod, the opening extending along a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis, wherein the opening is configured to receive a vertebral rod such that the inner surface prevents the rod from moving along the first longitudinal axis in opposite first and second directions while allowing the rod to be movable along the second 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;
the fastener construct configured to secure the first portion to a vertebraa second portion including continuous top and bottom surfaces extending between opposite side surfaces that are each continuous with the top and bottom surfaces, the second portion comprising an uninterrupted inner surface that defines an enclosed opening positioned between the top and bottom surfaces and configured for disposal of a vertebral rod, the opening extending along a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis, wherein the opening is configured to receive a vertebral rod such that the inner surface prevents the rod from moving along the first longitudinal axis in opposite first and second directions while allowing the rod to be movable along the second 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)
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10. 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;
the fastener construct configured to secure the first portion to a vertebraa 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 comprising continuous top and bottom surfaces extending between opposite side surfaces that are continuous with the top and bottom surfaces, the flange comprising an uninterrupted inner surface defining one enclosed opening positioned between the top and bottom surfaces and orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis, the opening being configured to receive a vertebral rod such that the inner surface of the flange prevents the rod from moving along the longitudinal axis in opposite first and second directions while allowing the rod to slide along an axis that extends transverse to the longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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