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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2022
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Paul H. Eichenseer, New Albany, OH (US);
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
A pedicle screw of the type used in spinal fixation surgery has integral structure for anchoring artificial ligament tape. A tape-receiving passageway is formed through the tulip assembly of the pedicle screw. The passageway has open ends and is configured to receive an artificial ligament tape threaded through the passageway. An opening is formed in the tulip assembly, transversely intersecting the passageway and opening to the exterior of the tulip assembly. A clamping member is movable along the opening into clamping engagement against a segment of the artificial ligament tape that is threaded through the passageway.