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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 26, 2001
Yoshiaki Toyama, Tokyo, JP;
Morio Matsumoto, Tokyo, JP;
Takashi Nishizawa, Tokyo, JP;
Hirokazu Amino, Kyoto, JP;
Kyocera Corporation, Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A vertebra correcting and fixing device including: a vertebra fixing screw to be threadedly connected to a vertebra; A movable spherical body which can be combined with this vertebra fixing screw; and a clamping screw threadedly connected to the movable spherical body. The movable spherical body is substantially spherical, has a split through-hole formed in the diametrical direction thereof, and also has a screw hole extending at right angles to tho split through hole and communicating therewith. Provision is made such that the clamping screw is threadedly connected to this screw hole. The vertebra fixing screw is provided at one end thereof with a threaded portion and at the other end thereof with a groove-shape scat portion for receiving and holding the movable spherical body. The seat portion is capable of rotatably holding the spherical body.