Inventors:
Steven C. Ludwig - Baltimore MD, US
Mark T. Hall - Bridgewater MA, US
Thomas V. Doherty - Latham NY, US
Assignee:
Depuy Synthes Products, LLC - Raynham MA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
Abstract:
Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc. , and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.