Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a connecting member for maintaining the spacing between at least two anchor members screwed into vertebrae and methods for stabilizing the spine using a connecting member. One embodiment of a connecting member can include a first rigid portion, a second rigid portion and a connecting body disposed between the first rigid body and the second rigid body that is more flexible than the first rigid body and the second rigid body. The connecting member can be provided as a preassembled connecting member.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a connecting member for maintaining the spacing between at least two anchor members screwed into vertebrae and methods for stabilizing the spine using a connecting member. One embodiment of a connecting member can include a first rigid portion formed of a first material, a second rigid portion formed of the first material and a connecting body comprising a second material that is more elastically deformable than the first material.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant for the lumbo-sacral joint is provided. The intervertebral implant comprises a spacer adapted to fit between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the sacral vertebra articulated thereto and a strap. The spacer comprises a body. The body comprises a top end face and a bottom end face opposite the top end face. The top end face comprises a groove that extends along a midplane of the spacer. The groove comprises a first side and a second side, wherein between the first side and the second side the groove is adapted to receive the spinous process of said lumbar vertebra. The bottom end face comprises a longitudinal housing. The longitudinal housing extends orthogonal to the groove. The longitudinal housing is adapted to receive and rest directly on a top portion of the sacral vertebra.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer constituted by first and second parts (12, 14), said parts being provided with mutual assembly means comprising first clip-fastener means (54, 56) secured to one of said parts, second clip-fastener means (49, 50) secured to the other part and suitable for cooperating with the first clip-fastener means to achieve releasable clip-fastening between the two parts, and guide means for guiding the two parts (12, 14) during clip-fastening, said guide means being distinct from the clip-fastening means and comprising: a substantially non-deformable first guide assembly (42, 44) secured to one of said parts; and a substantially non-deformable second guide assembly (46, 48) secured to the other part to co-operate with the first guide assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting member for maintaining the spacing between at least two anchor members screwed into vertebrae. It comprises two rigid rod-forming parts (12, 14) made of a first material and each having a fixing, first portion (16, 18) adapted to be fixed into an anchor member and a fastening, second portion (20, 22), said rods (12, 14) being aligned with each other and said fastening portions (20, 22) facing each other, and a connecting body (24) made of a second material which is more elastically deformable than said first material and which interconnects said rigid parts (12, 14) by means of the facing fastening portions (20, 22) so that said connecting body (24) is able to deform elastically, whereby the vertebrae, which are held spaced from each other, are movable relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer constituted by first and second parts (12, 14), said parts being provided with mutual assembly means comprising first clip-fastener means (54, 56) secured to one of said parts, second clip-fastener means (49, 50) secured to the other part and suitable for co-operating with the first clip-fastener means to achieve releasable clip-fastening between the two parts, and guide means for guiding the two parts (12, 14) during clip-fastening, said guide means being distinct from the clip-fastening means and comprising: a substantially non-deformable first guide assembly (42, 44) secured to one of said parts; and a substantially non-deformable second guide assembly (46, 48) secured to the other part to co-operate with the first guide assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for placing between the sacrum of a patient and the fifth lumbar vertebra. It comprises a connection bar (22), fastener means (24, 26) for fastening each end of the connection bar to the sacrum, and a spacer (20) having a first end for co-operating with the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra, and a second end for co-operating with said connection bar, the implant being characterized in that said connection bar (22) has two ends (38, 40) presenting a common first geometrical axis, and a middle portion (36) connected to said ends, said middle portion lying on a second geometrical axis parallel to the first geometrical axis but offset relative thereto, second end of the spacer co-operating with said middle portion.

Abstract: The invention provides an intervertebral implant for the lumbo-sacral joint, the implant comprising a spacer (20) suitable for being disposed between the fifth lumbar vertebra L5 and the vertebra S1 of the sacrum that is articulated to the vertebra L5, the implant comprises a flexible tie (50) having end portions (52) suitable for being fastened to the sacrum with the help of fasteners such as pedicular screws (60), the flexible tie (50) presenting an intermediate portion (54) suitable for co-operating with a connection system such as a hook (21) provided on the spacer (20) so that the flexible tie (50) connects the spacer to the sacrum. The flexible tie (50) is put under tension in such a manner as to exert a return force on the spacer (20) towards the vertebra S1.

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer for placing between two adjacent, upper and lower cervical vertebrae, the spacer being characterized in that it comprises a spacer body and retention means for retaining the spacer body in position against said vertebrae, the retention means comprising a strap and fastener means that are removable and self-blocking, enabling the ends of the strap to be secured to the spacer body, said spacer body comprising: a spacer part having two opposite ends, a portion of the first end being suitable for being inserted between said vertebrae; and top and bottom flanges connected via their bases to the second end of the spacer part and extending on either side thereof, each flange presenting an anterior face facing towards the spacer part and suitable for coming to bear against the posterior portion of the lamina of the upper or lower vertebra.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer constituted by first and second parts (12, 14), said parts being provided with mutual assembly means comprising first clip-fastener means (54, 56) secured to one of said parts, second clip-fastener means (49, 50) secured to the other part and suitable for co-operating with the first clip-fastener means to achieve releasable clip-fastening between the two parts, and guide means for guiding the two parts (12, 14) during clip-fastening, said guide means being distinct from the clip-fastening means and comprising: a substantially non-deformable first guide assembly (42, 44) secured to one of said parts; and a substantially non-deformable second guide assembly (46, 48) secured to the other part to co-operate with the first guide assembly.

Abstract: A multiaxial connection osteosynthesis system for the spine having a bone anchor, a connector and a connecting member. The bone anchor may be implanted into a vertebral body with a connector being attached to a head of the bone anchor. The connector includes a seat for receiving the connecting member. As the connecting member is locked into position it causes walls of the connector to inwardly deform and lock the head of the bone anchor relative to the connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting member for maintaining the spacing between at least two anchor members screwed into vertebrae. The connecting member comprises: a flexible part (10) divided into two branches (12, 14), the ends of said branches being interconnected in pairs and defining a first median plane (Pm), and two rigid rod-forming parts (20, 22) each having a fixing first portion (20?, 22?) and a second portion (20?, 22?), each of said second portions (20?, 22?) of said two rigid parts (20, 22) extending respective ends of said branches interconnected in pairs in opposite directions, so that said connecting member, whose fixing portions (20?, 22?) are fixed to respective anchor members, is able to bend elastically in a direction perpendicular to said median plane (Pm).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for locking two braids (L1, L2) in the form of tapes, the device being for fastening on a wall (S) of an element, and in particular of an intervertebral spacer. It is constituted by a body having a first face (42) for facing the wall of said element, and a second face (44). The body comprises: an axial slot (60) opening out into both faces of the body; two lateral slots (62, 64), each lateral slot opening out into both faces and having dimensions suitable for allowing one braid to pass freely; and two presser surfaces (54, 56) defined in said first face (42) of the body, each presser surface extending between one end of the body and the nearer lateral slot, a flank of each lateral slot co-operating with the associated presser surface to define a first edge (A1, A2), and the other flank of each lateral slot co-operating with the second face of the body to define a second edge (A?1, A?2).

Abstract: The invention provides an intervertebral implant for the lumbo-sacral joint, the implant consisting in a spacer suitable for being placed between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the sacral vertebra articulated thereto, the body of said spacer presenting in its top face a groove extending in the midplane of the spacer and suitable for receiving the spinous process of said lumbar vertebra. A longitudinal housing oriented orthogonally to said groove is formed in the bottom face and is suitable for receiving the top portion of the sacral vertebra. The longitudinal housing is defined by an extension and by a tab of which narrower than the width of the body of the spacer. The section of the housing in the midplane of the spacer is generally U-shaped, being inclined relative to the bottom groove.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant which includes a block (10) with two grooves (12, 14) on opposite sides and on the longitudinal axis (A) of the block (10). The block (10) has two lateral walls and a fixing tie (16), where a first end (20) of the fixing tie (16) is adapted to be connected to the block (10) and a second end (28) of the fixing tie is a free end. The intervertebral implant includes a removable self-locking fixing member (30, 32) which is connectable with studs (34) and through which the fixing tie (16) can slide. A lateral wall (36) of the block (10) includes housings (38) adapted to cooperate with the (34) to connect the removable self-locking fixing member (30, 32) to the lateral wall (36) of the the block (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant including a wedge which is inserted between two spinous processes and has two opposite grooves in which said spinous processes engage, which grooves have substantially parallel axes, and each of which grooves is defined by two flanges. The wedge has at least one central opening between said two grooves and said central opening passes completely through said wedge along an axis Ac substantially parallel to the axes Ag1 and Ag2 of said grooves, which renders said wedge elastically deformable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sequential connection device for connecting together a rod and a screw head having spherical symmetry. The device comprises a first longitudinal part and second longitudinal part suitable for co-operating together. Said first first end presenting a top portion and a curved bottom portion facing said top portion, said bottom portion presenting bottom bearing points against which said screw head can come to bear. Said top portion includes an adjustable thrust disposed facing said bottom portion and spaced apart from said screw head, the adjustable thrust and said bottom bearing point defining a polyhedron inside which the center C of said screw head can be situated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a block (10) with two grooves. (12, 14) on opposite sides and on the longitudinal axis (A) of said block (10), which has two lateral walls and a fixing tie (16), a first end (20) of said tie (16) being adapted to be connected to said block (10) and a second end (28) of said tie being a free end. The intervertebral implant includes a removable self-locking fixing member (30, 32) having first connecting means (34) and through which said tie (16) can slide; a lateral wall (36) of said block (10) includes second connecting means (38) adapted to cooperate with said first connecting means (34) to connect said removable self-locking fixing member (30, 32) to the lateral wall (36) of the said block (10).

Abstract: The invention concerns a distraction and/or contraction device for backbone surgery comprising connectors designed to be fixed to respective vertebral anchoring members, linkup means between said connectors and means for adjusting the distance between said connectors including a pinion assembly and an endless screw.

Abstract: The invention concerns a curettage instrument for scraping the intervertebral space and in particular the vertebral end-plates, comprising a first part (10) forming a handle and a second active part (12). The second active part (12), elongated in shape along a main axis (A), having a first end (14) linked to the first part (10) and a second free end (16), comprises at least a longitudinal portion (18) forming a cutting edge, the longitudinal portion (18) extending from the first end (14) of the second part (12) towards the second free end (16) of the second part (12) and has a median portion.