Orthopaedic device with angularly adjustable anchor attachments to the vertebrae

摘要: An orthopaedic device is disclosed for mechanical intercoupling between selected vertebrae of the human spine and an elongated surgical rod. The includes a block-shaped member having upper lower surfaces, front rear left right side surfaces. A central cylindrical bore extends through longitudinal slot from one surface block into bore. serve as yoke which section rod may be placed, width being slightly larger than diameter short, hollow, sleeve member, with internal rod, adapted slidable movement over to provide capture recessed, hollow socket part way member. aperture bottom out surface. recessed serves retain support head angularly adjustable, removable anchor attachment i.e., hook or screw, designed providing limited angular within in plane perpendicular axis