Patent attributes
A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the assembly comprises a first vertebral screw having a shaft with a threaded portion and an engaging portion and a second vertebral screw having a shaft with a threaded portion and an engaging portion. The assembly also comprises a first connecting screw having a first end configured to be engaged by the engaging portion of the first vertebral screw, and a second connecting screw having a first end configured to be engaged by the engaging portion of the second vertebral screw. The assembly further comprises a first horizontal connecting member configured to be coupled to the first vertebral screw and the first connecting screw, and a second horizontal connecting member configured to be coupled to the second vertebral screw and the second connecting screw. The assembly additionally comprises a vertical connecting member configured to be coupled to the first horizontal connecting member and the second horizontal connecting member.
