Lanx, Inc.

Applied Orthopaedics LLC

C Michael Nilsson

Terrance Stahurski

Michael L Fulton

Jeffrey J Thramann

MD Michael Fulton

Terrance M Stahurski

MD Jeffrey Thramann

An apparatus for use in retaining vertebrae of a spinal column in a desired spatial relationship includes a rod which extends along the spinal column and is received in a housing. A connector extends from the housing and engages a vertebra. The connector is movable relative to the housing. An adjusting member is rotatable relative to the housing to move the connector relative to the housing. The adjusting member is accessible from an upper side of the housing.

Apparatus for retaining vertebrae

The present invention provides a stabile construct to facilitate connecting a spinal fixation rod to a plurality of vertebral bodies. The construct or implant comprises a housing and an insert. The housing and insert are shaped to cooperatively engage the bone screw and rod to provide a stable construct that allows for polyaxial orientation between the bone screw and the remainder of the construct.

Screw and rod fixation system

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Cleveland Heights, OH, United States of America

C Michael Nilsson