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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2017
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
William Alan Rezach, Atoka, TN (US);
Jason M. May, Cordova, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopeic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A spinal construct is provided including a first fastener, a second fastener and a connector. Each fastener includes a first end and a second end configured for penetrating tissue. The connector has two ends. Each end of the connector includes an expandable member. The first end of each fastener is engageable to an expandable member of the connector to fix the fastener to the connector. The first and second ends of the connector are connected by a bridge. The spinal construct also includes securing members for attaching the connector to the fasteners. A method for treating a spinal disorder with the spinal construct is also provided.