Abstract: A system and method for providing fixation to a spine according to one example embodiment includes a hook portion with a plurality of planes of adjustment and an attachment portion connected to the hook portion. The attachment portion is configured to connect to the top of a pedicle screw to provide pedicular and laminar fixation to the spine at a vertebra to which the pedicle screw is connected.

Abstract: The spinal rod system and perpendicular rod connector of the invention provides for a first rod to be connected by two pedicle screws transverse to the spine across a vertebra. The perpendicular connector is then connected to the first rod anywhere along the rod. The longitudinal spinal rod is then connected to the perpendicular rod connector using common connectors. The perpendicular connector is slidable along the first rod. By using the perpendicular rod connector, the amount of bending and the tolerances required is reduced as the connector may be slid along the transverse rod to accommodate the longitudinal rod. Known pedicle screws may be used with a slight bend placed in the transverse rod to accommodate the spinal column. Alternatively, the pedicle screws may be bent slightly such that a straight transverse rod may be used.