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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2004
Jeffrey W. Poyner, Bartlett, TN (US);
Robert A. Farris, Cordova, TN (US);
Jeffrey W. Poyner, Bartlett, TN (US);
Robert A. Farris, Cordova, TN (US);
SDGI Holdings, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A orthopedic fixation system comprising a plate with an outwardly-extending member. A saddle may be mounted on the member and includes spaced-apart arms that form a channel to receive a rod. An engagement member may be mounted within the saddle to prevent escape of the rod. In one embodiment, the engagement member is attached to the saddle to apply a downward force on the rod and an upward force on the saddle to lift the saddle relative to the plate. A method of attaching an orthopedic rod is also included. In one embodiment, a rod is positioned within a channel in the saddle and a downward force is applied against the anchor which results in an upward force on the saddle to lift the saddle relative to the anchor.