Spinal construct system

Abstract

Embodiments for a spinal construct system including a spinal fixation plate attachable to fixture element in end-to-end fashion with a coupling mechanism that axially and torsionally constrains the first and second rods to one another. In one form, the end-to-end attachment arrangement is aligned along a common axis of the rods. In another form, the axes of the rods are offset laterally relative to one another.

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         23 . A spinal construct system comprising:
 a spinal fixation member including an elongated shape with a surface sized to lie against a portion of a spinal column;   a fixture element coupled to said spinal fixation member in end to end fashion;   a male coupling member associated with one of said spinal fixation member and said fixture element;   a female coupling body associated with the other of said spinal fixation member and said fixture element; said female coupling body comprising a first bore receiving said male coupling member so as to resist axial displacement of said spinal fixation member to said fixture element; said female coupling body further comprising a second bore extending through said coupling body transverse to said first bore and in communication with said first bore; and   an engaging member disposed in said second bore and engaging said male coupling member so as to resist relative rotation between said spinal fixation member and said fixture element.   
     
     
         24 . The expandable implant of  claim 23 , wherein the fixture element is an elongated rod. 
     
     
         25 . The expandable implant of  claim 23 , wherein the spinal fixation member is an elongated rod.