Abstract: A method for attaching a flat and flexible band on at least one bone part is disclosed. The band includes two end portions. A rigid base body crossed by an opening, and a retaining part that can be inserted in the opening is employed. The retaining part is at least partially in the shape of a squeezable wedge comprising a central bore for passage of the end portions facing the flexible band, the bore having a transverse cross-section that can be deformed between a first cross-section for free passage of the end portions when the part has not been inserted in the opening and a second cross-section for locking the end portions by compression when the part is entirely or substantially entirely inserted in the opening.

Abstract: A device and a system comprising such a device, for fixing a spinal vertebra to a rod. The device comprises a pedicle screw and an anchor lug for fixing the screw to the rod. The device also comprises a flexible strip for connection to the vertebra, a ring secured to the lug, and means secured to said ring, for adjustably locking the flexible strip in relation to the anchor lug.

Abstract: A method for attaching a flat and flexible band on at least one bone part is disclosed. The band includes two end portions. A rigid base body crossed by an opening, and a retaining part that can be inserted in the opening is employed. The retaining part is at least partially in the shape of a squeezable wedge comprising a central bore for passage of the end portions facing the flexible band, the bore having a transverse cross-section that can be deformed between a first cross-section for free passage of the end portions when the part has not been inserted in the opening and a second cross-section for locking the end portions by compression when the part is entirely or substantially entirely inserted in the opening.

Abstract: A device for attaching a flat and flexible band on at least one bone part, comprising the band having two end portions, a rigid base body crossed by an opening, and a retaining part that can be inserted in the opening. The retaining part is at least partially in the shape of a squeezable wedge comprising a central bore for passage of the end portions facing the flexible band, the bore having a transverse cross-section that can be deformed between a first cross-section for free passage of the end portions when the part has not been inserted in the opening and a second cross-section for locking the end portions by compression when the part is entirely or substantially entirely inserted in the opening.

Abstract: A vertebral fixation system comprising two fixation parts which each have a pedicular element that can be engaged in a vertebral pedicle and are connected to each other by a connecting element. The connecting element is a flexible strip, the pedicular elements are screws, and each fixation part comprises a fixation head on a rod secured to means for adjustably locking the flexible strip under tension in relation to the head.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an intersomatic implant (2) comprising a body (4) suitable for being inserted between two vertebrae (1) to space them a predetermined distance apart, the body (4) being provided on either side, respectively, with a contact surface (5, 5?) with the corresponding vertebrae (1). The body (4) is formed from an oblong part of predetermined thickness provided at a first so-called proximal end with a gripping cam (9) mounted movable in rotation relative to the part about an axis perpendicular to the two surfaces (5, 5?), between two predetermined angular positions. The contact surfaces (5, 5?) are either parallel or substantially parallel to one another, and each contact surface (5, 5?) of the body (4) with a corresponding vertebra (1) comprises a set of curved longitudinal protrusions (7, 7?, 7?) which decrease in height towards the distal ends thereof.

Abstract: A device and a system comprising such a device, for fixing a spinal vertebra to a rod. The device comprises a pedicle screw and an anchor lug for fixing the screw to the rod. The device also comprises a flexible strip for connection to the vertebra, a ring secured to the lug, and means secured to said ring, for adjustably locking the flexible strip in relation to the anchor lug.

Abstract: A vertebral fixation system comprising two fixation parts which each have a pedicular element that can be engaged in a vertebral pedicle and are connected to each other by a connecting element. The connecting element is a flexible strip, the pedicular elements are screws, and each fixation part comprises a fixation head on a rod secured to means for adjustably locking the flexible strip under tension in relation to the head.

Abstract: A vertebral attachment system and method for retaining a spinal vertebra (25) on a rod (2) employ a device (1) including a body (3) for attachment to the rod, a flexible strip (4) for linking the vertebra to the attachment body and a means (5) for adjustably locking the flexible strip on the attachment body. The attachment body (3) is made of a single part having a U-shaped cross-section, for passing the rod between the bottom wall (10) of the U and the adjustable locking means. The adjustable locking means (5) consists of a linking part (18) connecting the opposite ends of the two arms (6, 7) of the U, arranged such as to compress the rod against the wall. The arms (6, 7) each include a recess (14) opposite thereof, located on the bottom side of the U, for passing the two ends of the strip between the bottom and the rod in order to form a loop for attachment to a vertebra.

Abstract: A vertebral attachment system and method for retaining a spinal vertebra (25) on a rod (2) employ a device (1) including a body (3) for attachment to the rod, a flexible strip (4) for linking the vertebra to the attachment body and a means (5) for adjustably locking the flexible strip on the attachment body. The attachment body (3) is made of a single part having a U-shaped cross-section, for passing the rod between the bottom wall (10) of the U and the adjustable locking means. The adjustable locking means (5) consists of a linking part (18) connecting the opposite ends of the two arms (6, 7) of the U, arranged such as to compress the rod against the wall. The arms (6, 7) each include a recess (14) opposite thereof, located on the bottom side of the U, for passing the two ends of the strip between the bottom and the rod in order to form a loop for attachment to a vertebra.

Abstract: A device for attaching a flat and flexible band on at least one bone part, comprising the band having two end portions, a rigid base body crossed by an opening, and a retaining part that can be inserted in the opening. The retaining part is at least partially in the shape of a squeezable wedge comprising a central bore for passage of the end portions facing the flexible band, the bore having a transverse cross-section that can be deformed between a first cross-section for free passage of the end portions when the part has not been inserted in the opening and a second cross-section for locking the end portions by compression when the part is entirely or substantially entirely inserted in the opening.

Abstract: A vertebral fixation device and corresponding method of fixation hold a spinal vertebra on a rod. The device has a fixation element including a component of substantially U-shaped cross section with a first branch, a bottom and a second branch. A loop is formed by a flexible band for connecting the vertebra to the component, and which passes through recesses provided in the branches. Adjustable means for immobilizing the flexible band are provided. Those means include a connector screw having a head for longitudinal immobilization of the screw with respect to the first branch a thread for screwing in the second branch. A removable sleeve for passage of the screw, insertable in the first branch, in longitudinal abutment with the head of the screw is provided and presents a chamfered part designed to cooperate with the rod to compress the band between the rod and the bottom of the component.

Abstract: A vertebral attachment system and method for retaining a spinal vertebra (25) on a rod (2) employ a device (1) including a body (3) for attachment to the rod, a flexible strip (4) for linking the vertebra to the attachment body and a means (5) for adjustably locking the flexible strip on the attachment body. The attachment body (3) is made of a single part having a U-shaped cross-section, for passing the rod between the bottom wall (10) of the U and the adjustable locking means. The adjustable locking means (5) consists of a linking part (18) connecting the opposite ends of the two arms (6, 7) of the U, arranged such as to compress the rod against the wall. The arms (6, 7) each include a recess (14) opposite thereof, located on the bottom side of the U, for passing the two ends of the strip between the bottom and the rod in order to form a loop for attachment to a vertebra.

Abstract: A vertebral attachment system and method for retaining a spinal vertebra (25) on a rod (2) employ a device (1) including a body (3) for attachment to the rod, a flexible strip (4) for linking the vertebra to the attachment body and a means (5) for adjustably locking the flexible strip on the attachment body. The attachment body (3) is made of a single part having a U-shaped cross-section, for passing the rod between the bottom wall (10) of the U and the adjustable locking means. The adjustable locking means (5) consists of a linking part (18) connecting the opposite ends of the two arms (6, 7) of the U, arranged such as to compress the rod against the wall. The arms (6, 7) each include a recess (14) opposite thereof, located on the bottom side of the U, for passing the two ends of the strip between the bottom and the rod in order to form a loop for attachment to a vertebra.

Abstract: A vertebral attachment system and method for retaining a spinal vertebra (25) on a rod (2) employ a device (1) including a body (3) for attachment to the rod, a flexible strip (4) for linking the vertebra to the attachment body and a means (5) for adjustably locking the flexible strip on the attachment body. The attachment body (3) is made of a single part having a U-shaped cross-section, for passing the rod between the bottom wall (10) of the U and the adjustable locking means. The adjustable locking means (5) consists of a linking part (18) connecting the opposite ends of the two arms (6, 7) of the U, arranged such as to compress the rod against the wall. The arms (6, 7) each include a recess (14) opposite thereof, located on the bottom side of the U, for passing the two ends of the strip between the bottom and the rod in order to form a loop for attachment to a vertebra.

Abstract: This is a system and an assembly for tensioning a flexible strip (3) to hold a bony element on an implant, comprising a shank (15) and means (42) for adjustably immobilizing a component (29) that is capable of translational movement with respect to a portion (25) of the device. The shank (15) comprises a handle (23) for gripping at its second end (24), the portion (25) of the device (14) making an angle with the shank (15), the flexible strip (3) having two free ends. The component (29) capable of movement comprises a wheel (31) free to rotate with respect to a pivot pin (32) perpendicular to the portion (25), for guiding the strip (3) around its rounded periphery (33) comprising two distinct elements (34, 35) for anchoring the flexible strip (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertebral fixation device (1) for holding a vertebra (V) on a rod (2), having a body (3) of U-shaped or substantially U-shaped cross section, a flexible band (4, 4?) for connecting said vertebra to the fixation body which is provided with slits (17) for passage of the band and of means (M) for adjustably blocking the flexible band against the rod in the fixation body. The flexible hand (4, 4?) comprises a loop (5, 5?) closed on itself and provided with a flexible lamella (6, 6?) which is able to form a guide for passage around the vertebra and into the fixation body.

Abstract: A device (17) is provided for tensioning a flexible band (3) used to maintain a bone element on an implant. The device includes a rod (18) having a first end (19) provided with means (20) for bearing on the implant, a movable part (32) for hooking the flexible band onto a portion (28) of the device, and means (34) for adjustably locking the movable part in translation in relation to the portion of the device. The rod (18) includes a gripping handle (26) at the second end (27) thereof. The aforementioned portion of the device forms an angle ? with the rod (18) to which it is rigidly connected at an intermediary point, the direction of the band being altered at an angle, and the aforementioned adjustable locking means (34) includes manual screwing means (35) for actuating the movable part.

Abstract: A device (17) is provided for tensioning a flexible band (3) used to maintain a bone element on an implant. The device includes a rod (18) having a first end (19) provided with means (20) for bearing on the implant, a movable part (32) for hooking the flexible band onto a portion (28) of the device, and means (34) for adjustably locking the movable part in translation in relation to the portion of the device. The rod (18) includes a gripping handle (26) at the second end (27) thereof. The aforementioned portion of the device forms an angle ? with the rod (18) to which it is rigidly connected at an intermediary point, the direction of the band being altered at an angle, and the aforementioned adjustable locking means (34) includes manual screwing means (35) for actuating the movable part.

Abstract: A device (17) is provided for tensioning a flexible band (3) used to maintain a bone element on an implant. The device includes a rod (18) having a first end (19) provided with means (20) for bearing on the implant, a movable part (32) for hooking the flexible band onto a portion (28) of the device, and means (34) for adjustably locking the movable part in translation in relation to the portion of the device. The rod (18) includes a gripping handle (26) at the second end (27) thereof. The aforementioned portion of the device forms an angle ? with the rod (18) to which it is rigidly connected at an intermediary point, the direction of the band being altered at an angle, and the aforementioned adjustable locking means (34) includes manual screwing means (35) for actuating the movable part.