| abstract |
Disclosed herein are modular spinal implants (700) having components (712,714) which are interlocked together to form a single implant. Specifically exemplified herein are implants that are sectioned along a longitudinal plane (CLP). implants are disclosed which include channels (715,716,717) for inter-fragmentary association with an elongatebone screw (740) and which allow for angular variability of the screw relative -to the channel. Also disclosed is an anti-backout mechanism that helps prevent fixators from backing out upon securement of the implant in the spine. Kits comprising different sizes and inclination angles of components are disclosed, which can assist the surgeon in preoperatively assembling an implant to best fit in the surgical site ofthe patient. |