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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 1989
Filed:
Dec. 05, 1986
Applicant:
Inventor:
Yves P Cotrel, Taden, FR;
Assignee:
Societe de Fabrication de Materiel Orthopedique (SOFAMOR), Berck-Plage, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
128 69 ; 128 / ; 128 / ;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for supporting the rachis comprising at least one pin and at least two anchoring members attached thereto. According to the invention, said device is characterized in that the pin is of constant cross-section throughout its length and presents a rough surface, and in that the anchoring members are provided with pressure means cooperating with said pin. The invention finds applications in the straightening and/or support of a rachis, especially in preparation for an arthrodesis.
Published as:
FR2545350A1; EP0128058A1; JPS6041960A; FR2545350B1; ES288110U; ES288110Y; US4641636A; EP0128058B1; DE3470378D1; US4815453A; CA1262322A; JPH0626553B2;