CPC A61B 17/7085 (2013.01) [A61B 17/0218 (2013.01); A61B 17/3423 (2013.01); A61B 17/705 (2013.01); A61B 17/708 (2013.01); A61B 17/7011 (2013.01); A61B 17/7032 (2013.01); A61B 17/7037 (2013.01); A61B 17/7043 (2013.01); A61B 17/7049 (2013.01); A61B 17/7052 (2013.01); A61B 17/7055 (2013.01); A61B 17/7091 (2013.01); A61B 17/88 (2013.01)] | 10 Claims |
1. A rod connector for attachment to a spinal rod in an existing spinal construct implanted in a patient, comprising:
a first portion having a rod receiving opening for receiving said existing spinal rod in an unlocked position;
a second portion attached to said first portion in a first unlocked position in which said second portion rotates and articulates relative to said first portion and in a second locked position in which said second portion is fixed relative to said first portion, said second portion including a connecting portion projecting therefrom, said connecting portion comprising an elongate rod configured for receipt within a slot of a yoke of an additional spinal implant;
said first portion and said second portion being coupled for relative articulation by a ball and socket structure; and
a locking element separate from said first element and supported by and engaging said second portion, said locking element being operable to securely lock said first portion to said second portion in said second locked position.
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