US20130079824A1 - Frictional screw-rod connection having an indirect form-locking portion - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a dynamic stabilizing system for spinal columns capable of stabilizing the spinal column without spinal fusion.
- rod/screw connections is available for metallic rods and used mainly in fusion operations (spinal fusion).
- spinal fusion There are only a few elastic systems that only support and stabilize, but do not fuse, the spinal segments and, thus, there are only a few devices for attaching the elastic connection elements to the pedicle screws.
- rod/screw connections that are suitable for metallic rods are not necessarily also suitable for elastic connection elements since elastic rods made of plastic material, for example, possess different properties than rods made of metal that are stiffer by comparison. Accordingly, elastic rods made of plastic material cannot be simply clamped in a lasting fashion by means of frictional or force-fit connection since they usually are capable of reducing the clamping force by flowing. Consequently, there is a need for connection concepts comprising, aside from a possible frictional-type clamping, a contribution by form-fit which they attain for example by local elastic or plastic deformation.
- WO 95/01132 can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of a sphere in the clamping screw.
- DE 4234118 A1 Harms et al.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,562 can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of a circular toothed profile on the clamping screw.
- WO 03/015648 A1 can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of teeth under the hat-shaped clamping screw.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,137 (Halm et al.) comprises grooves at the lower rod receptacle in the screw head but these only serve to provide additional support against longitudinal displacements. Moreover, the side opposite from these grooves does not possess a matching complementary structure.
- EP 0 689 798 B1 (Sebastián Bueno et al.) comprises a receptacle that is non-congruent (“egg-shaped”) to a round rod which can increase the clamping force of a metal rod. Since this profile does not comprise a specifically matching shape on the opposite side, it is unsuitable for an elastic rod made of plastic material due to the risk of flowing and reduction of tension.
- EP 1 364 622 B1 (Freudiger) and EP 1 527 742 A1 (Freudiger) comprise mutually geometrically matching form-fit anchorings and thus are suitable for connecting an elastic rod made of plastic material rod to a pedicle screw.
- the positioning of the grooved surfaces requires very precise insertion in order to prevent canting.
- grooved surfaces do not allow for continuous positioning.
- FR 2739548 (Huitema) comprises a grooved connection on part of the circumference of the metal rod. Since the bushing with the groove must be applied to the rod by pushing, the bushing is not suitable for an elastic rod made of plastic material due to the risk of jamming.
- the present disclosure is based on the tasks to connect an elastic rod made of plastic material with a continuous smooth surface in continuous and secure fashion to a bone or pedicle screw and, in the process, transfer tensile and compressive as well as shearing and torsional forces between neighboring vertebrae.
- connection is a combination of a direct frictional or force-fit connection and an indirect form-fit connection.
- the indirect form-fit is attained by local elastic or plastic deformation (by flowing, for example) of the plastic material.
- the expansion of the form-fit may be larger than the constriction of the elastic rod made of plastic material under the expected tensile forces.
- the volumes of prominences and recesses may be of similar or equal size such that the volume of the plastic rod in the connection zone approximately re-attains its original value upon completion of the flow process.
- the contact surface of the screw connection and the rod is a cage that can prevent the rod material from uncontrolled flowing-out and prevent an associated uncontrolled positional change of the rod.
- the disclosed frictional screw/rod connection with indirect form-fit portion allows a smooth elastic rod made of plastic material to be connected to the head of a bone or pedicle screw such that the expected forces can be transferred lastingly and securely due to its application as a dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spinal column.
- the present disclosure combines a frictional connection, which can be positioned easily and continuously, with the reliability of a form-fit portion to the connection.
- the form-fit is generated only upon connection by utilizing the flow properties of an elastic plastic material. The present disclosure thus provides simple and secure handling of the system under surgical conditions.
- FIG. 1 a shows a round cross-section not exposed to load and an oval cross-section exposed to load.
- FIG. 1 b shows a square cross-section not exposed to load and a rectangular cross-section exposed to load.
- FIG. 1 c shows a triangular cross-section not exposed to load and a triangular cross-section with broadened base exposed to load.
- FIG. 2 shows an example of a round connection element in the receptacle of a pedicle screw with a filling piece and a clamping element.
- FIG. 3 shows a side view of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of FIG. 2 with local deviations from the cross-section of the connection element along the receptacle.
- FIG. 5 shows a sectional view of FIG. 2 with peg-shaped deviations from the cross-section of the connection element along the receptacle on the screw and on the filling piece.
- FIG. 6 a shows a filling piece with an exemplary receptacle for a counter-pressure device.
- a spinal column implant which includes a plurality of bone screws 1 (only one screw is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 ) and an elastic connection element 2 constructed from a plastic material that connects the bone screws 1 .
- Each bone screw 1 includes a screw head portion 1 a and a receptacle 1 b for receiving the connection element 2 therein.
- the screw head portion 1 a functions as a seat for the connection element when the connection element 2 is in the receptacle 1 b.
- Each bone screw 1 further includes a filling piece 3 and a clamping element 4 .
- the filling piece 3 can be guided in the receptacle 1 b so as to be placed over the connection element 2 .
- the clamping element 4 may be any type of clamping element 4 that is known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- the clamping element 4 may be a threaded nut that can be screwed onto the upper part of the screw 1 .
- the filling piece 3 may be in any shape so as to provide the clamping of the connection element 2 .
- the lower part of the filling piece 3 is receptacle shaped or recess shaped to receive the connection element 2 .
- the filling piece 3 may also include lateral guides 7 that can engage corresponding recesses (not shown) in the receptacle lb to guide the filling piece 3 in the receptacle 1 b.
- a holding instrument may be provided to hold the filling piece 3 .
- the filling piece 3 may include a receptacle for a holding instrument 10 .
- the contour deviations of the space 1 c may be prominent deviations or recessed deviations.
- the space 1 c may have prominent upper and lower deviations and recessed lateral deviations.
- the prominent deviations may be formed by ribs, pegs, and/or other projections on the screw head portion 1 a, the receptacle 1 b and/or the filling piece 3 .
- the recessed deviations in the contour of the space 1 c may be formed by recessed portions of the space 1 c.
- FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of FIG. 2 , in which one or more portions of the contour of the space 1 c include deviations. In FIG.
- FIGS. 7 a and 7 b A modification of the filling piece is shown in FIGS. 7 a and 7 b .
- the filling piece 30 of FIGS. 7 a and 7 b differs from the filling piece 3 as described above in that a plurality of projecting ribs 31 are provided on the bottom of the filling piece 30 , which is the side of the filling piece 30 that faces the connection element 2 .
- the ribs 31 extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (not shown) of the connection element 2 .
- the ribs 31 may be parallel to each other and may have the same distance from each other.
- connection of the connection element 2 in the space 1 c of each screw 1 which is attached to a corresponding vertebrae, provides the transfer of tensile and compressive as well as shearing and torsional forces between neighboring vertebrae.
- the connection of the connection element 2 to each screw 1 is a combination of a direct frictional or force-fit connection and an indirect form-fit connection.
- the indirect form-fit connection is attained by local elastic or plastic deformation (by flowing, for example) of the plastic material.
- the expansion of the form-fit may be larger than the constriction of the elastic connection element 2 made of plastic material under the expected tensile forces.
- the above-described frictional connection with indirect form-fit contribution allows a smooth elastic connection element made of plastic material to be connected to a plurality of bone or pedicle screws of a spinal implant such that the expected forces generated by dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spinal column can be continuously and securely transferred to the elastic connection element made of plastic material.
- the indirect form-fit contribution to the connection is generated upon utilizing the plastic flow properties of the elastic connection element made of plastic material. The present disclosure thus provides simple and secure handling of the spinal implant system under surgical conditions.
Abstract
A spinal column implant for elastic stabilization of vertebrae, includes a pedicle screw and an elastic rod which is anchored in a frictional fashion in a receptacle of pedicle screws by means of a filling piece, and a clamping element. The frictional connection is supported additionally by an indirect form-fit portion.
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- This application is a continuation of allowed U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/512,461, filed Aug. 29, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/738,695, filed Nov. 21, 2005, and claims priority from Swiss Patent Application 1409/05, filed Aug. 29, 2005, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to a dynamic stabilizing system for spinal columns capable of stabilizing the spinal column without spinal fusion.
- A multitude of rod/screw connections is available for metallic rods and used mainly in fusion operations (spinal fusion). There are only a few elastic systems that only support and stabilize, but do not fuse, the spinal segments and, thus, there are only a few devices for attaching the elastic connection elements to the pedicle screws.
- As a matter of principle, rod/screw connections that are suitable for metallic rods are not necessarily also suitable for elastic connection elements since elastic rods made of plastic material, for example, possess different properties than rods made of metal that are stiffer by comparison. Accordingly, elastic rods made of plastic material cannot be simply clamped in a lasting fashion by means of frictional or force-fit connection since they usually are capable of reducing the clamping force by flowing. Consequently, there is a need for connection concepts comprising, aside from a possible frictional-type clamping, a contribution by form-fit which they attain for example by local elastic or plastic deformation.
- WO 95/01132 (Schläpfer et al.) can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of a sphere in the clamping screw. DE 4234118 A1 (Harms et al.) can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of the edge of the hollow fixation screw. U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,562 (Cotrel) can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of a circular toothed profile on the clamping screw. WO 03/015648 A1 (McKinley) can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone by means of teeth under the hat-shaped clamping screw. Even though the special features of the above-noted references can achieve increased pressure in the contact zone and therefore elastic or plastic, as it may be, flowing locally at the rod surface, such increased pressure would be insufficient in the case of an elastic rod made of plastic material.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,117,137 (Halm et al.) comprises grooves at the lower rod receptacle in the screw head but these only serve to provide additional support against longitudinal displacements. Moreover, the side opposite from these grooves does not possess a matching complementary structure.
- EP 0 689 798 B1 (Sebastián Bueno et al.) comprises a receptacle that is non-congruent (“egg-shaped”) to a round rod which can increase the clamping force of a metal rod. Since this profile does not comprise a specifically matching shape on the opposite side, it is unsuitable for an elastic rod made of plastic material due to the risk of flowing and reduction of tension.
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EP 1 364 622 B1 (Freudiger) andEP 1 527 742 A1 (Freudiger) comprise mutually geometrically matching form-fit anchorings and thus are suitable for connecting an elastic rod made of plastic material rod to a pedicle screw. However, the positioning of the grooved surfaces requires very precise insertion in order to prevent canting. Moreover, grooved surfaces do not allow for continuous positioning. - U.S. Pat. No. 6,478,797 B1 (Paul) and US 2003/0125742 A1 (Yuan et al.) both comprise filling pieces that allow for all-around clamping of the metal rod when inserted from above. However, neither of the two systems comprises surface structures in the area of clamping that would be suitable for an elastic rod made of plastic material by means of a sufficient form-fit contribution.
- FR 2739548 (Huitema) comprises a grooved connection on part of the circumference of the metal rod. Since the bushing with the groove must be applied to the rod by pushing, the bushing is not suitable for an elastic rod made of plastic material due to the risk of jamming.
- The present disclosure is based on the tasks to connect an elastic rod made of plastic material with a continuous smooth surface in continuous and secure fashion to a bone or pedicle screw and, in the process, transfer tensile and compressive as well as shearing and torsional forces between neighboring vertebrae.
- The solution to this task is characterized in that the connection is a combination of a direct frictional or force-fit connection and an indirect form-fit connection. The indirect form-fit is attained by local elastic or plastic deformation (by flowing, for example) of the plastic material. The expansion of the form-fit may be larger than the constriction of the elastic rod made of plastic material under the expected tensile forces. The volumes of prominences and recesses may be of similar or equal size such that the volume of the plastic rod in the connection zone approximately re-attains its original value upon completion of the flow process. The contact surface of the screw connection and the rod is a cage that can prevent the rod material from uncontrolled flowing-out and prevent an associated uncontrolled positional change of the rod.
- Accordingly, the disclosed frictional screw/rod connection with indirect form-fit portion allows a smooth elastic rod made of plastic material to be connected to the head of a bone or pedicle screw such that the expected forces can be transferred lastingly and securely due to its application as a dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spinal column. As a result, the present disclosure combines a frictional connection, which can be positioned easily and continuously, with the reliability of a form-fit portion to the connection. However, the form-fit is generated only upon connection by utilizing the flow properties of an elastic plastic material. The present disclosure thus provides simple and secure handling of the system under surgical conditions.
- In the following, the present disclosure is illustrated in more detail by means of the appended drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. In the figures, the following is shown schematically:
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FIG. 1 a shows a round cross-section not exposed to load and an oval cross-section exposed to load. -
FIG. 1 b shows a square cross-section not exposed to load and a rectangular cross-section exposed to load. -
FIG. 1 c shows a triangular cross-section not exposed to load and a triangular cross-section with broadened base exposed to load. -
FIG. 2 shows an example of a round connection element in the receptacle of a pedicle screw with a filling piece and a clamping element. -
FIG. 3 shows a side view ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 shows a sectional view ofFIG. 2 with local deviations from the cross-section of the connection element along the receptacle. -
FIG. 5 shows a sectional view ofFIG. 2 with peg-shaped deviations from the cross-section of the connection element along the receptacle on the screw and on the filling piece. -
FIG. 6 a shows a filling piece with an exemplary receptacle for a counter-pressure device. -
FIG. 6 b is a top view ofFIG. 6 a. -
FIG. 6 c is the same top view asFIG. 6 b though with an alternative lateral guidance. -
FIG. 7 a is a perspective view of a filling piece according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 b is a bottom view of the filling piece ofFIG. 7 a. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , a spinal column implant is shown which includes a plurality of bone screws 1 (only one screw is shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ) and anelastic connection element 2 constructed from a plastic material that connects thebone screws 1. Eachbone screw 1 includes ascrew head portion 1 a and a receptacle 1 b for receiving theconnection element 2 therein. Thescrew head portion 1 a functions as a seat for the connection element when theconnection element 2 is in the receptacle 1 b. Eachbone screw 1 further includes afilling piece 3 and aclamping element 4. The fillingpiece 3 can be guided in the receptacle 1 b so as to be placed over theconnection element 2. Theconnection element 2 can then be frictionally clamped in aspace 1 c in the receptacle 1 b between the fillingpiece 3 and the screw head portion la by the clampingelement 4. The contour of thespace 1 c deviates from the contour of theconnection element 2. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 a-1 c, theconnection element 2 may be a rod that can have any cross sectional shape. For example, theconnection element 2 may have a circular cross section as shown inFIG. 1 a, a square cross section as shown inFIG. 1 b, or a triangular cross section as shown inFIG. 1 c. Theconnection element 2 can be constructed from an elastic plastic material so as to provide the herein described contour deviation. An example of an elastic plastic material is PCU (Polycarbonate Urethane). However, other elastic-plastic materials may be used for theconnection element 2. Additionally, theconnection element 2 can have a smooth and continuous outer surface.FIG. 1 a shows, for example, a round cross-section for theconnection element 2 that is converted into an oval cross section due to the opposing forces shown.FIG. 1 b shows, for example, a square cross-section for theconnection element 2 that is converted into a rectangular cross section due to the opposing forces shown.FIG. 1 c shows, for example, a triangular cross section for theconnection element 2 that is converted into a triangular cross section with a more acute base angle due to the opposing forces shown. Thus, the elastic plastic construction of theconnection element 2 provides for deformation of theconnection element 2 due to the difference between the contour of thespace 1 c and the contour of theconnection element 2 when theconnection element 2 is clamped in the receptacle 1 b between thescrew head portion 1 a and the fillingpiece 3. - The clamping
element 4 may be any type of clampingelement 4 that is known to those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the clampingelement 4 may be a threaded nut that can be screwed onto the upper part of thescrew 1. The fillingpiece 3 may be in any shape so as to provide the clamping of theconnection element 2. In the disclosed example, the lower part of the fillingpiece 3 is receptacle shaped or recess shaped to receive theconnection element 2. As shown inFIGS. 6 a-6 c, the fillingpiece 3 may also include lateral guides 7 that can engage corresponding recesses (not shown) in the receptacle lb to guide thefilling piece 3 in the receptacle 1 b. A holding instrument may be provided to hold thefilling piece 3. The fillingpiece 3 may include a receptacle for a holdinginstrument 10. - The deviation in the contour of the
space 1 c may be near the lower part of the receptacle 1 b on thescrew head portion 1 a and near the upper part of the receptacle 1 b on thefilling piece 3. The deviation in the contour of thespace 1 c may be in the area near the lateral portions of the receptacle 1 b. Furthermore, the deviations in the contour of thespace 1 c may be in one or more other portions of thespace 1 c transverse to the longitudinal axis of theconnection element 2 in the same plane or in different planes. Additionally, the entire contour of thespace 1 c may deviate rather than local deviations to provide overall deformation of theconnection element 2 as shown inFIGS. 1 a-1 c due to clamping forces exerted on theconnection element 2. - The contour deviations of the
space 1 c may be prominent deviations or recessed deviations. For example, thespace 1 c may have prominent upper and lower deviations and recessed lateral deviations. The prominent deviations may be formed by ribs, pegs, and/or other projections on thescrew head portion 1 a, the receptacle 1 b and/or thefilling piece 3. The recessed deviations in the contour of thespace 1 c may be formed by recessed portions of thespace 1 c.FIG. 4 shows a sectional view ofFIG. 2 , in which one or more portions of the contour of thespace 1 c include deviations. InFIG. 4 , thespace 1 c at the bottom of the receptacle 1 b at thescrew head portion 1 a includes anelevated rib 5 a and the bottom of the fillingpiece 3 inside the receptacle 1 b includes anelevated rib 5 b. InFIG. 4 , theribs space 1 c. The contour of thespace 1 c can also include recessed deviations along the lateral portions of thespace 1 c, which are shown as aleft recess 6 a and aright recess 6 b inFIG. 4 . The contour of thespace 1 c could have both prominent deviations and recessed deviations. - The
connection element 2 can be compressed in thespace 1 c upon fastening theclamping element 4. Before fastening of theclamping element 4 thefilling piece 3 is guided downward in the receptacle 1 b along the lateral guides 7 and onto theconnection element 2. Then, the clampingelement 4 can be fastened. Accordingly, the downward pressing by the fillingpiece 3 causes therib 5 a and therib 5 b to impinge upon theconnection element 2 to provide recessed compression of theconnection element 2 around the area of theribs connection element 2 by the fillingpiece 3 provides displacing of the material of the connection element 2 (e.g. by plastic flow), which can fill therecesses connection element 2 can provide a form-fit connection of theconnection element 2 in the receptacle 1 b. -
FIG. 5 shows a sectional view ofFIG. 2 , in which instead of theribs FIG. 4 ,conical pegs 8 in the receptacle 1 b at thescrew head portion 1 a andconical peg 9 on thefilling piece 3 provide prominent deviations in the contour of thespace 1 c. Thepegs connection element 2 to provide the recessed deformations of theconnection element 2 around thepegs connection element 2 provides prominent deformation of the connection element to provide a form-fit connection in thespace 1 c. Although only two ribs and three pegs are shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 , respectively, any number of pegs and/or ribs can be provided inside the receptacle 1 b, on thescrew head portion 1 a and/or on thefilling piece 3 to provide the above-described deviations in the contour of thespace 1 c and a resulting form-fit connection of theconnection element 2 in thespace 1 c. Any projections, such as theribs recesses connection element 4 retains approximately the same volume before and after deformation upon completion of the flow process (i.e., plastic flow). Upon clamping of the connection element the frictional contact between theconnection element 4 and thescrew 1 in combination with the above-described form-fit connection prevents the material of theconnection element 4 from uncontrolled flowing-out and any associated uncontrolled positional change of theconnection element 4. - A modification of the filling piece is shown in
FIGS. 7 a and 7 b. The fillingpiece 30 ofFIGS. 7 a and 7 b differs from the fillingpiece 3 as described above in that a plurality of projectingribs 31 are provided on the bottom of the fillingpiece 30, which is the side of the fillingpiece 30 that faces theconnection element 2. Theribs 31 extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (not shown) of theconnection element 2. Theribs 31 may be parallel to each other and may have the same distance from each other. - The receptacle 1 b can also have at the
screw head portion 1 a, which is the seat of theconnection element 2, a plurality of projecting ribs (not shown). The ribs also extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of theconnection element 2. A plurality of ribs can be provided to create a smooth load distribution on the surface of theconnection element 2. The number of the ribs can vary as compared to theribs 31 of the filling piece. - The connection of the
connection element 2 in thespace 1 c of eachscrew 1, which is attached to a corresponding vertebrae, provides the transfer of tensile and compressive as well as shearing and torsional forces between neighboring vertebrae. The connection of theconnection element 2 to eachscrew 1 is a combination of a direct frictional or force-fit connection and an indirect form-fit connection. The indirect form-fit connection is attained by local elastic or plastic deformation (by flowing, for example) of the plastic material. The expansion of the form-fit may be larger than the constriction of theelastic connection element 2 made of plastic material under the expected tensile forces. - The above-described frictional connection with indirect form-fit contribution allows a smooth elastic connection element made of plastic material to be connected to a plurality of bone or pedicle screws of a spinal implant such that the expected forces generated by dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spinal column can be continuously and securely transferred to the elastic connection element made of plastic material. The indirect form-fit contribution to the connection is generated upon utilizing the plastic flow properties of the elastic connection element made of plastic material. The present disclosure thus provides simple and secure handling of the spinal implant system under surgical conditions.
- While a particular form of the disclosure has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited, except as by the appended claims.
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1. A spinal column implant comprising:
an elastic connection element;
a plurality of bone screws, each bone screw having a screw head portion, one receptacle for the connection element, a filling piece, and a clamping element;
wherein the connection element is clamped by the clamping element in a space in the receptacle between the screw head portion and the filling piece; and
wherein in an area of the lower receptacle on the screw head portion and in an area of the upper receptacle on the filling piece, a contour of the space deviates from a contour of the connection element.
2. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the contour of the space also deviates from the contour of the connection element around lateral portions of the receptacle between the screw head portion and the filling piece.
3. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the deviations of the contour of the space are situated in one or more sections transverse to the longitudinal axis of the connection element, in the same plane or in different planes.
4. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the deviations in the contour of the space are prominent or recessed.
5. A spinal column implant according to claim 2 , wherein the upper and lower deviations of the space are prominent and the lateral deviations are recessed.
6. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the deviations in the contour of the space are rib-shaped or peg-shaped.
7. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element is a rod.
8. A spinal column implant according to claim 7 , wherein the rod is round.
9. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element comprises a plastic material.
10. A spinal column implant according to claim 9 , wherein the connection element is made of Polycarbonate Urethane.
11. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping element is a screw nut.
12. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the filling piece comprises a receptacle for a holding instrument.
13. A spinal column implant comprising:
an elastic connection element comprising a plastic material;
a plurality of bone screws, each bone screw having a screw head portion, one receptacle for the connection element, a filling piece, and a clamping element;
wherein the connection element is clamped by the clamping element in a space in the receptacle between the screw head portion and the filling piece; and
wherein at least a portion of a contour of the space deviates from a contour of the connection element.
14. A spinal column implant according to claim 13 , wherein the deviations in the contour of the space are situated in one or more sections transverse to the longitudinal axis of the connection element, in the same plane or in different planes.
15. A spinal column implant according to claim 13 , wherein the deviations in the contour of the space are prominent or recessed.
16. A spinal column implant according to claim 13 , wherein the connection element is made of Polycarbonate Urethane.
17. A spinal column implant comprising:
a deformable connection element; and
a bone screw comprising a screw head portion, a receptacle configured to receive a section of the connection element, a filling piece, and a clamping element configured to clamp the section of the connection element in a space in the receptacle between the screw head portion and the filling piece;
wherein at least a portion of a contour of the space deviates from a contour of the connection element; and
wherein at least a portion of the section of the connection element deforms to substantially correspond to a contour of a corresponding portion of the space in the receptacle when the clamping element is clamped to provide a connection of the section of the connection element with the bone screw.
18. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the connection element comprises Polycarbonate Urethane.
19. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the section of the connection element deforms around an upper portion of the receptacle at the filling piece and a lower portion of the receptacle at the screw head portion.
20. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the section of the connection element deforms around lateral portions of the receptacle between the screw head portion and the filling piece.
21. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the section of the connection element deforms by any one of prominent deformation and recessed deformation.
22. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein a cross section of the connection element is any one of circular, square and triangular shaped.
23. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the filling piece is laterally guided in the receptacle.
24. A spinal column implant according to claim 13 , wherein the filling piece is laterally guided in the receptacle.
25. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the filling piece is laterally guided in the receptacle.
26. A spinal column implant according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping element clamps the connection element in a force-fit fashion.
27. A spinal column implant according to claim 13 , wherein the clamping element clamps the connection element in a force-fit fashion.
28. A spinal column implant according to claim 17 , wherein the clamping element clamps the connection element in a force-fit fashion.
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