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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2011
Steven J. Seme, Savage, MN (US);
John F. Otte, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas J. Gisel, Chaska, MN (US);
Steven J. Seme, Savage, MN (US);
John F. Otte, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas J. Gisel, Chaska, MN (US);
K2M, Inc., Leesburg, VA (US);
Abstract
A transverse connector of a stabilizing system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a mounting portion adapted to be secured to a vertebra, a head portion having a pocket for receiving a spinal rod, a connection portion extending between the mounting portion and the head portion, and an arm portion extending from the mounting portion to a terminal end. The arm portion is substantially elongate in shape and is adapted to extend laterally across a vertebra of a spine. A flexible tether is secured to the terminal end of the arm portion.