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US 8221471 B2 Abstract A locking mechanism for locking a rod in a screw and rod fixation assembly includes a cap having a sidewall and a locking element extending from at least a portion of the sidewall. Locking mechanism cooperates with a receiver component for a spinal fixation rod to lock the rod in the receiver without requiring application of torque. A method of locking a spinal fixation member in a receiver of a screw fixation assembly includes the steps of placing the spinal fixation member into a channel of a receiver, axially advancing a locking cap into the receiver toward the spinal fixation member without application of any torque, and securing the locking cap in a locked position above the spinal fixation member without application of any torque.
Claims(21) 1. A locking mechanism for locking a rod in a screw and rod fixation assembly, the locking mechanism comprising:
a generally cylindrical cap, configured to apply a downward axial force on a rod, the cap having an external sidewall and an annular recess formed in the sidewall, the recess extending radially inwardly into the cap; and
a locking element movably disposed in the recess and circumscribing at least a portion of the cap, the locking element retained in a captive condition in the recess such that the cap encloses the locking element on two sides so the locking element cannot be removed from the recess, the locking element being radially deformable between a compressed condition, in which the locking element assumes a first cross-sectional dimension, and a relaxed condition, in which the locking element assumes a second cross-sectional dimension, the second cross-sectional dimension being larger than the first cross-sectional dimension.
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11. A spinal fixation assembly comprising:
a receiver for a spinal fixation rod, the receiver comprising a hollow tubular body having a bore and a locking surface in the bore;
a generally cylindrical locking cap in the bore of the receiver, the locking cap configured to apply a downward axial force on a rod, the locking cap having an external sidewall, an annular recess formed in the sidewall and extending radially inwardly into the cap, and a rod engaging end; and
a locking element circumscribing at least a portion of the cap and movably disposed in the recess, the locking element retained in a captive condition in the recess such that the cap encloses the locking element on two sides so the locking element cannot be removed from the recess, the locking element extending from the sidewall of the locking cap in engagement with the locking surface in the bore, the locking element being radially displaceable between a compressed condition and a relaxed condition, the locking element engaging the locking surface in the relaxed condition, fixing the axial position of the locking cap in the bore.
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15. A method of locking a spinal fixation member in a receiver of a pedicle screw fixation assembly, the receiver having a longitudinal bore along its axis and a channel extending transversely to the bore, the method comprising the steps of:
placing the spinal fixation member into the channel of the receiver;
axially advancing a locking cap in the bore toward the spinal fixation member without application of any torque;
and securing the locking cap in a locked position above the spinal fixation member without application of any torque,
wherein the step of securing the locking cap comprises axially advancing the locking cap in the bore until a spring element on the locking cap axially aligns with a locking surface in the bore, and
wherein the step of advancing the locking cap comprises the step of radially compressing the spring element as the locking cap is advanced axially in the bore.
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Description The invention relates to fixation systems for the spine, and more particularly to a screw fixation system with a locking mechanism that can be tightly secured without applying torque. Several techniques and systems have been developed for correcting and stabilizing the spine and for facilitating fusion at various levels of the spine. Stabilization of the spine for various conditions, including degenerative disk disease, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, often require attaching implants to the spine and then securing the implants to spinal rods. Such spinal fixation devices can immobilize the vertebrae of the spine and can alter the alignment of the spine over a large number of vertebrae by connecting at least one elongate rod to the sequence of selected vertebrae. These rods can span a large number of vertebrae, such as three or four. The spine anatomy, however, rarely allows for three or more implants to be directly in line. In order to allow for this irregularity, the rod must be contoured to the coronal plane. Spinal fixation has become a common approach in fusion of vertebrae and treating fractures and the above listed spinal disorders. A common device used for spinal fixation is a bone fixation plate assembly. Typical bone fixation plate assemblies have a relatively flat, rectangular plate with a plurality of apertures therethrough. Another option is an implantation fixation system that locks a rod to several vertebrae. In these system, as with other spinal fixation systems, various fasteners, such as bone screws, are used to secure the implantation fixation assembly to the desired and targeted vertebrae of the patient. These screws vary in design and shape depending upon their desired location and use. Polyaxial locking screws are frequently used as fasteners in implantation fixation systems. Once these screws are set in a desired position, the screws must be securely fixed in that position. Movement of the screw must be minimized or eliminated. This requires a fixation system that securely engages the polyaxial screw and minimizes or prevents movement of the screw. There are numerous polyaxial screws and fixation systems existing in the market today. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,740,086 to Richelsoph (the '086 Patent) discloses a fixation system having a hollow fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism has a central passage and a polyaxial screw inserted into the central passage. In a preferred embodiment, the screw has a head portion that seats inside one end of the hollow fixing mechanism, and a threaded shank that projects through the end of the fixing mechanism in an exposed manner. The fixing mechanism has wall portions that form channels for receiving a rod. The rod is seated in the channels and extends transversely through the central passage. The wall portions include internal threads along the passage for receiving a set screw. The set screw has an external thread that engages the internal threads in the passage. In this arrangement, the set screw can be threaded into the passage and advanced into the passage into engagement with a rod or rod seating mechanism to securely fix the polyaxial screw head to the fixing mechanism and rod. The fixation system of the '086 Patent utilizes a threaded engagement, which provides a mechanical advantage analogous to an inclined plane. The threads provide a means of overcoming a large amount or axial resistance imparted by the rod. The mechanical advantage of the inclined plane creates large axial forces that compress the screw head and fixing mechanism together, forming a rigid construct. One drawback of this construct, and of all systems that utilize set screws or other rotating locking elements, is the requirement of torque to tighten the locking element. When the locking element is tightened through torque, the torque gradually transfers to the fixing mechanism and polyaxial screw. A significant amount of torque is typically applied in the final tightening. This introduces a substantial risk of �blowout�, in which torque and/or other components of force tilt the shank out of its set alignment in the screw hole, causing the shank to break through the relatively thin bone wall of the pedicle. In such a case, removal and resetting of the polyaxial screw can exacerbate the trauma to the bone. To control the risk of blowout, some practitioners use additional instrumentation to apply a countertorque to the fixation mechanism, so that the torque applied to set screw does not cause rotation or displacement of the fixing mechanism and polyaxial screw. This requires the careful balancing of torque with countertorque, and any imbalance can still cause blowout. Moreover, application of countertorque requires an additional instrument to be used at the same time that the set screw is being driven into the fixing mechanism. Aside from the obvious disadvantage of adding to instrument costs and instrument preparation, the countertorque instrument can be cumbersome to use while advancing the locking element at the same time. A surgeon who advances the set screw and holds the countertorque instrument at the same time will not have any hands free. This may compel the need for additional medical personnel during installation of the fixing assembly. The countertorque instrument further adds to the visual obstructions over the incision, and may require the size of the incision to be made larger to accommodate the additional instrumentation. Systems that use threaded locking mechanisms are also difficult to use, requiring precise coordination and mating of components. In many cases, the assembly is very small, and proper thread starting can be difficult. If the threading is not started properly, the locking mechanism can bind, damaging the threaded surfaces and rendering the components unusable. Accordingly, there is a need for a fixation mechanism or device that provides a strong and secure locking of the screw in its desired position, with minimal risk to the impacted bone area. Additionally, there is a need for a fixation mechanism or device that is not cumbersome to operate, and requires less instrumentation. Furthermore, there is a need for a fixation mechanism or device that more efficiently establishes a secure locking of the screw, with less time and effort required than prior systems and techniques. The foregoing drawbacks and the needs to improve on known fixation systems and techniques are resolved to a large degree by a fixation system and locking mechanism in accordance with the present invention. In a first aspect of the invention, a locking mechanism for locking a rod in a screw and rod fixation assembly includes a cap having a sidewall and a locking element extending from at least a portion of the sidewall, the locking element being deformable between a compressed condition, in which the locking element assumes a first cross-sectional dimension, and a relaxed condition, in which the locking element assumes a second cross-sectional dimension, the second cross-sectional dimension being larger than the first cross-sectional dimension. In a second aspect of the invention, a spinal fixation assembly includes a receiver for a spinal fixation rod, the receiver having a hollow body. The hollow body includes a bore and a locking surface in the bore. A locking cap in the bore of the receiver has a sidewall and a rod engaging end. A locking element extends from the sidewall of the locking cap and engages the locking surface in the bore. The locking element is displaceable between a compressed condition and a relaxed condition. In the relaxed condition, the locking element engages the locking surface. In a third aspect of the invention, a method of locking a spinal fixation member in a receiver of a screw fixation assembly includes the steps of placing the spinal fixation member into a channel of the receiver, axially advancing a locking cap into the receiver toward the spinal fixation member without application of any torque, and securing the locking cap in a locked position above the spinal fixation member without application of any torque. The foregoing summary and following description will be better understood in conjunction with the drawing figures, of which: Although the invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made in the details within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention. Referring to the drawing figures generally, and to Locking mechanism 70 rigidly secures polyaxial screw 30, rod 40 and receiver 50 together. A significant feature of locking mechanism 70 is its ability to be secured in receiver 50 without application of any torque. Another benefit of locking mechanism 70 is its ability to absorb radial stresses during insertion into receiver 50, minimizing the potential for radial splaying of the receiver. Still another benefit of locking mechanism is its ability to be released or unlocked from assembly 20. These and other advantages will become more apparent in the following sections. Fixation assembly 20 and its components are compatible with a variety of components that exist in the marketplace, making the assembly and its components advantageous in that they can be used to upgrade or replace existing assemblies and components. Upgrading and/or replacement can be implemented before, during or after an existing fixation system is installed. By way of example only, fixation assembly 20 may be used with components shown and described in the '068 Patent discussed above, as well as U.S. Publication No. 2004/0193160 A1 to Richelsoph, U.S. Publication No. 2004/0162560 A1 to Raynor et al., U.S. Publication No. 2006/0149241 A1 to Richelsoph, and U.S. Publication No. 2006/0149233 to Richelsoph, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. The components of fixation assembly 20 will now be described in greater detail, with the continued understanding that the described features are merely exemplary, and are not intended to preclude other configurations from being used in accordance with the invention. Referring to A pair of diametrically opposed U-shaped channels 53 extend longitudinally along body 52 from top end 54 toward bottom end 56, stopping short of the bottom end. Each U-shaped channel 53 includes a rounded end 57 near bottom end 56 of receiver 50. U-shaped channels 53 are aligned with one another and form a conduit 64 extending transversely through bore 58. The width of conduit 64, and the curvature of rounded ends 57 of U-shaped channels 53, preferably conform with the dimensions and curvature of rod 40. U-shaped channels 53 are separated from one another by a pair of arms 55. Bore 58 of receiver 50 is adapted to receive polyaxial screw 30 via an axial insertion. In a preferred embodiment, receiver 50 is a �top loaded� component. That is, the polyaxial screw and other components are inserted into receiver 50 through top opening 54 a and advanced into bore 58. It will be understood that the direction in which components are loaded into receiver 50 is not entirely critical, and bottom loading arrangements are also possible and anticipated within the scope of the invention. For purposes of description only, a top loaded assembly will be described. Referring now to Inner wall 60 may be configured a number of ways to form seat 62. For example, inner wall 60 may be tapered radially inwardly in a conical taper. In the illustrated embodiment, inner wall 60 transitions from a generally straight cylindrical geometry 60 a to a spherically contoured section 60 b that lies adjacent to opening 56 a at bottom end 56. Opening 56 a has a diameter that is greater than the maximum diameter of screw shank 34 but less than the maximum dimension of screw head 32. Therefore, opening 56 a permits passage of screw shank 34 and a portion of screw head 32, but prevents the entire screw head from passing through the opening. In a preferred embodiment, a rod receiving insert 100 is inserted into bore 58, immediately adjacent or above screw head 32, to strengthen the interconnection between polyaxial screw 30, rod 40 and receiver component 50. A number of axial inserts may be used in accordance with the invention, and are described in several references including but not limited to the '068 Patent, U.S. Publication No. 2004/0193160 A1 to Richelsoph, and U.S. Publication No. 2006/0149241 A1 to Richelsoph, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties, as noted above. Insert 100 includes a bottom end 102 oriented toward bottom end 56 of receiver 50, and a top end 106 oriented toward top end 54 of the receiver. Bottom end 102 of insert 100 includes a recess 104 that receives a portion of screw head 32. Top end 106 of insert 100 includes a U-shaped rod receiving channel 108 that supports rod 40. In this arrangement, axial forces exerted on rod 40 to secure the rod in receiver 50 are transferred to insert 100 and screw head 32. Under such conditions, screw head 32 is compressed between insert 100 and seat 62. As noted above, locking mechanism 70 rigidly secures polyaxial screw 30, rod 40 and receiver body 52 together. Locking mechanism 70 is axially inserted into bore 58 through open top end 54 of receiver 50. Although locking mechanism 70 can rotate in bore 58 during insertion and advancement into bore 58, rotation is not necessary to advance or tighten the locking mechanism into the bore. Locking mechanism 70 can include a variety of configurations for securing rod 40 in receiver 50. Referring now to Referring to Locking ring 90 is radially deformable to lock and unlock locking mechanism 70 inside receiver 50. More specifically, C-shaped body 92 is elastically expandable and compressible within recess 76 so that a portion of locking ring 90 can engage with and disengage from inner wall 60 of receiver 50. C-shaped body 92 is deformable between a radially compressed condition and a radially expanded condition. In the compressed condition, locking ring 90 is pressed inwardly into recess 76, assuming a smaller diameter. In the expanded condition, locking ring 90 is extends outwardly, assuming a larger diameter. Upon being compressed, locking ring 90 stores energy that biases C-shaped body 92 radially outwardly toward a relaxed state. Locking ring 90 exhibits an outwardly directed spring bias upon being compressed, and exhibits a small amount of resistance to radial compression. Locking ring 90 may be stretched or pulled outwardly from the relaxed state. For example, locking ring 90 may be stretched outwardly to fit the C-shaped body around the recess portion 76 of cap 72. Preferably, the material of locking ring 90 has shape memory and resilience. In this arrangement, locking ring 90 returns more or less to its original configuration when stretching force is released and the locking ring returns to the relaxed state. At least a portion of C-shaped body 92 preferably extends into recess when locking ring 90 is in the relaxed condition, so that the locking ring does not slip off cap 72. Locking ring 90 is sufficiently flexible to compress and expand in response to engagement with inner wall 60 of bore 58 when the locking ring is inserted into receiver 50. For example, locking ring 90 is sufficiently flexible to compress inwardly in response to contacting narrow sections of bore 60. Locking ring 90 is also sufficiently resilient to expand as it aligns with wider sections of bore 60. When locking ring 90 aligns with sections of bore 60 that have a larger diameter than the diameter of the locking ring in the relaxed state, or when the locking ring is not otherwise restrained by inner wall 60, the locking ring expands within bore 58 until it reaches its relaxed state. Locking mechanism 70 preferably incorporates a surface contour that assists in radial compression of the locking element in bore 58. Referring again to Referring now to Energy is stored in locking ring 90 as the locking ring is compressed, biasing the locking ring radially outwardly toward its expanded state. Because the diameter of bore 58 near top opening 54 a is smaller than the diameter of locking ring 90 in the relaxed state, the locking ring remains under compression as it is advanced into the bore. The outward spring bias of locking ring 90 maintains outer face 97 in constant contact with inner wall 60 during advancement, keeping the locking device centered in the bore. In this condition, which is shown in Receiver 50 includes an annular groove 65 having an axial dimension or width that is slightly larger than the axial dimension or width of locking ring 90. As locking device 70 is axially advanced into alignment with groove 65, locking ring 90 is no longer compressed or restrained at the same radial location. Locking ring 90 is free to expand under the spring bias toward the relaxed condition. In such an event, locking ring 90 springs outwardly until an outer portion of the locking ring rests inside groove 65, as shown in Unlike known locking mechanisms, locking device 70 does not cause radial splaying of the arms 55 as it is advanced into bore 58. The term �splaying� includes but is not limited to instances where a locking mechanism pushes the walls of the receiving member radially outwardly as it is advanced into the bore. Splaying can cause damage or weakness in the receiver body, and compromise the integrity of the receiver body's engagement with the polyaxial screw head. Severe splaying also impacts the engagement between the locking device and inner wall of the receiver, which can be especially problematic for threaded locking mechanisms. When a threaded locking mechanism becomes disengaged from the inner wall of the receiver, the locking mechanism becomes inoperable and can no longer securely lock the rod in place. Locking mechanism 70 avoids problems associated with the �wedge effect� by absorbing radial stresses that are created as the locking mechanism is advanced into bore 58. As noted above, locking element 90 is radially compressible in response to contact with inner wall 60 of bore 58. Rather than splaying the arms 55 of receiver 50 outwardly to facilitate passage through the bore, locking element 90 yields to the inner wall 60 and contracts radially inwardly as it passes through constrictions or sections of the bore having a smaller diameter than the locking element. Arms 55 are not subject to any significant outward stress, eliminating the potential for splaying. Because splaying of arms 55 is substantially prevented, there is no need for external reinforcements on receiver body 50, such as external lock nuts or other braces that prevent outward displacement of the arms. Referring again to Thin wall 82 of rod engaging end assists in locking down rod 40 in receiver body 50. In a preferred embodiment, thin wall 82 is formed of a resilient flexible material that forms a spring element at rod engaging portion 80 of cap 72. The exterior of thin wall 82 includes a convex outer surface 83. Convex surface 83 engages rod 40 when locking device 70 is set in a locked condition. Thin wall 82 is adapted to flex with elastic deformation when cap 72 is advanced into contact with rod 40. Rod 40 may also exhibit elastic deformation. Depending on the materials used and other variables, thin wall 82 and rod 40 may also exhibit plastic deformation when the rod is locked down by the locking device 70. The thin wall 82 and rod engaging end 80 operate in the following manner to assist locking of rod 40. Locking mechanism 70 is advanced into bore 58 by axial force applied by an insertion tool. Locking mechanism 70 is advanced until rod engaging end 80 of cap 72 contacts rod 40. After rod engaging end 80 contacts rod 40, continued advancement of locking mechanism 70 will press convex surface 83 against the rod. Pressure against thin wall 82 eventually reaches a threshold limit, at which point the thin wall flexes inwardly into socket 75 under elastic deformation. When thin wall 82 elastically deforms, elastic energy is stored at rod engaging end 80. The resiliency of thin wall 82 creates a restoring force to return the thin wall to its initial convex shape. This restoring force is opposed, at least initially, by the axial force exerted by the insertion tool. Rod engaging end 80 preferably contacts rod 40 just before locking ring 90 aligns with groove 65 in bore 58. In this arrangement, thin wall 82 will undergo elastic deformation and store energy prior to the point where locking ring 90 aligns with groove 65 and snaps outwardly into a locked condition. Once locking ring 90 snaps into groove 65, further advancement of locking device 70 is limited by the abutment between locking ring 90 and a lower wall 65 a within groove 65. Axial force is released from the insertion tool, so that the restoring force in thin wall 82 is no longer suppressed. The stored energy in thin wall 82 is released to return the thin wall to its original shape prior to elastic deformation. Restoring force is exerted against rod 40, which is fixed in position relative to receiver 50. Because rod 40 does not move, the restoring force has the effect of biasing the locking mechanism 70 upwardly, or in the direction opposite the rod. The biasing force on locking mechanism 70 pushes the expanded locking ring against an upper wall 65 b of groove 65. In particular, top end 93 of locking ring 90 bears against upper wall 65 b of groove. This prevents locking mechanism 70 from advancing any further toward top end 54 of receiver 50. Groove 65 is preferably arranged relative to locking device 70 such that locking ring 90 abuts the upper wall 65 a of groove while thin wall 82 is still in an elastically deformed state. That is, the locking ring 90 preferably abuts upper groove wall 65 a before thin wall 82 can fully return to its original convex shape. Because thin wall 82 is left in an elastically deformed condition, thin wall provides a residual biasing force against locking device 70 that rigidly secures the locking device in place. As noted above, thin wall 82 preferably undergoes some elastic deformation prior to the point where locking ring 90 aligns with groove 65 and snaps outwardly into a locked condition. This provides an upward biasing force against locking device 70, which is created by the restoring force in thin wall 82. Thin wall 82 thus acts like a spring member that pushes and holds locking device 70 in a locked position. The amount of elastic deformation in thin wall 82, and the amount of upward biasing force, may be controlled by adjusting a number of parameters including but not limited the material of cap 72, the thickness of thin wall 82, and the axial distance between the rod-cap interface and upper wall of groove 65. The locking device 70 will provide secure locking engagement without an upward biasing force. That is, the engagement between locking ring 90 and upper wall 65 a of groove 65 is sufficient to lock rod 40 against upward displacement, without the upward biasing force. Nonetheless, providing an upward biasing force against locking device 70 will enhance the locking engagement between locking device 70 and receiver 50. Therefore, it is preferred to provide at least some upward spring force against the locking device 70. The spring force created by rod engaging end 80 is also desirable to compensate for manufacturing tolerances. Locking mechanism 70 is advantageous in that it provides the option of a releasable lock. As with the locking operation, the procedure for releasing or unlocking the lock is accomplished without the application of torque. The lock can be taken out of the locked condition by radially compressing locking ring 90 until the ring's outer face 97 no longer extends in groove 65. A variety of configurations may be used to provide the releasable lock. Referring to Passages 71 have dimensions that allow insertion and manipulation of a release tool, which is used to radially compress and unlock locking ring 90. A variety of unlocking instruments for radially compressing locking ring 90 can be imagined. For example, a tweezers-type instrument with a pair of scissor handles on one end, and an opposing pair of inwardly-facing prongs on the other end may be used. The prongs have cross-sectional dimensions that are smaller than the dimensions of apertures 66 and passages 71, and are longer than the length of the passages. The ends of the prongs can be inserted into apertures 71 and placed into contact with outer face 97 of locking ring 90. Locking ring 90 can be unlocked by inserting the prongs of the instrument into release apertures 66 so as to contact outer face 97 of locking ring 90, and squeezing the handles together to converge the ends of the prongs toward one another. The ends of the prongs apply radially inward forces against outer face 97 to radially compress locking ring 90. Radial compression is applied to locking ring 90 until the entire ring is moved out of groove 65. In this condition, the locking device 70 is unlocked or released. Locking device 70 can thereafter be axially displaced in bore 58 toward top end 54 of receiver 50, such as by engagement with a removal instrument inserted into socket 75 of cap 72, and removed from the receiver. In a rod reduction procedure, receiver 50 should remain relatively stable to facilitate insertion of rod 40 into bore 58. Therefore, receiver 50 preferably includes a long body 52 so that reduction instruments can securely engage receiver 50. After rod 40 is secured in its final position, the long body is no longer necessary, and may be undesirable. Rod 40 and locking device 70 are compact enough to fit within a lower portion of receiver 50, requiring only a fraction of the total length of receiver body 52. Therefore, receiver 50 preferably includes one or more thinned portions, such as thinned section 67 in Referring now to Spring element 182 is similar to thin wall 82 in that it is formed of a resilient flexible material and includes a convex outer surface 183. Convex surface 183 engages a rod when locking device 170 is set in a locked condition. Spring element 182 is adapted to flex with elastic deformation when cap 172 is advanced into contact with a rod. The resiliency of spring element 182 creates an upward biasing force against locking device 170 in the locked condition that rigidly secures the locking device in place. A number of components can be used as the spring element, including but not limited to a solid disc or Belleville washer. Outer convex surface 183 is recessed inside receptacle 185, with only a portion projecting out beyond lip portion 187. Rod engaging end 180 preferably includes a contoured portion to enhance the engagement between locking device 170 and the rod. In Referring now to As locking device is advanced into receiver 250, beveled edge 261 a assists in the axial progression of the locking device from a wider portion of bore 258 to a narrower portion of bore. Beveled edge 261 directs a radial component of force into the locking ring to radially compress and contract the locking ring so that the outer face of the locking ring can pass through each constriction. Once locking ring passes the constriction 261, the locking ring snaps outwardly to a locked condition, in the manner discussed previously. Perpendicular edge 261 b of the constriction 261 that lies above the locking ring abuts the top end of the locking ring to prevent the locking device from moving back toward the top of receiver 250. A final locking recess 263 is aligned with a release aperture 266 to allow unlocking of the device, if desired. Embodiments of the present invention may include a number of optional features to strengthen the locking engagement between the various components. In a preferred embodiment, for example, the exterior surface of the polyaxial screw head 32 may include a plurality of ridges 36, as shown for example in While preferred embodiments of the invention have been shown and described herein, it will be understood that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the appended claims cover all such variations as fall within the scope of the invention. Patent Citations
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I see no indication in Luke of a martrydom theology. But I happen to think
the reason we find no atonement theology in Luke is because Luke is writing
to the High Priest. I rely upon on analysis written by Milgrom which appears
in JPS Commentary on Numbers. This identification of most excellent
Theophilus as the High Priest offers a possible explanation for Luke's lack
of atoning view of the cross. Luke is thoroughly Jewish and the earliest
Christians considered themselves to be Jews. Clearly such a lack of atoning
view represents primitive Christianity. More importantly, Luke, in my
opinion, rejected and/or did not develop an atoning significance for the
death of Jesus because Luke did not want to equate Jesus with the High
Priest. Luke, ever the diplomat, was very careful in his Gospel not to
describe Jesus as a prophet greater than Moses. Such a notion would have
been very offensive to the High Priest. Three examples should illustrate
this point. In describing the Transfiguration only Luke indicates that
Jesus, Moses and Elijah appeared together in glory. The Lucan Jesus does
not walk on water nor does he curse the fig tree causing it to wilt and die.
Luke, as part of his irenical presentation certainly, did not want to offend
the High Priest. For this reason, Luke does not develop the substitutionary
importance of the cross. The Jews believed that the death of the High
Priest had atoning significance. Persons charged with accidental homicide
who had fled to a city of refuge were permitted to return home after the
death of the High Priest without facing prosecution (Num. 35: 11, 25, 28,
32). The death of the High Priest was regarded as atonement for the
innocent blood that had been shed. Jacob Milgrom in his JPS Torah
Commentary on Numbers with respect to Num 35:25 states As the High Priest
atones for Israel's sins through his cultic service in his lifetime (Exod.
28:36; Lev. 16:16,21), so he atones for homicide through his death. Since
the blood of the slain, although spilled accidentally, cannot be avenged
through the death of the slayer, it is ransomed through the death of the
High Priest which releases all homicides from their cities of refuge. That
it is not the exile of the manslaughter but the death of the High Priest
that expiates his crime is confirmed by the Mishnah: If, after the slayer
has been sentenced as an accidental homicide, the High Priest dies, he need
not go into exile. The Talmud, in turn comments thereon But it is not the
exile that expiates? It is not the exile that expiates, but the death of
the high priest. [footnotes omitted]. Furthermore, according to Philo,
the High Priest is the expiator of sins and the mediator and advocate for
men. The doctrine of the theology of the cross replaced both the High
Priest and the Day of Atonement.
Richard H. Anderson
http://kratistostheophilos.blogspot.com/ - Bob Schacht wrote on September 2, 2005
> At 07:50 AM 9/2/2005, Ernest Pennells wrote:
Actually, Bob, I was trained as a form critic by my mentor James M.
>>[Ted Weeden]
>> >I would wonder if you would not, after reading my thesis, agree with me
>>that Mark is close to being a literary genius.<
>>The strongest component of your argument is the parallel motifs in the
>>stories. The explanation you have explored is that Mark worked from
>>Josephus. There are other explanations. Unfortunately we have little
>>information on sources used by Mark or Josephus. It is generally accepted
>>that literacy was limited - particularly among the peasant community from
>>which HJ drew his first adherents. Storytellers played a major role in
>>preserving and shaping tradition. The extent to which the Evangelists
>>directly upon that oral tradition is not known but is surely the earliest
>>source. Verbal similarities often suggest copying, but we simply don't
>>know when that process commenced.
>>You portray Mark as a literary genius, and your frame of thought is
>>reflected in this quote: "When Mark sought material to fashion his passion
>>narrative, he turned to two primary sources which he may well have had at
>>hand, the Septuagint and, I suspect, Book VI of Josephus' Jewish War."
>>That grants no acknowledgement to oral tradition. I don't think I am
>>unfair in plucking this sentence from your essay because, on my reading,
>>it captures the flavour of your line of thought, focusing upon the
>>word. ...
> Actually, I had been meaning to add something along these lines to my 8/17
> post to Ted, and that is basically this: Ted was trained in the arts of
> literary criticism, and he does a most excellent job within that paradigm.
> As I understand it, they are basically trained to look for prior *written*
> sources-- and as we see in the case of Q, reconstruction of written
> sources
> is included. In the literary paradigm, as I understand it, operates with
> the idea that if you can't find a prior written source, then the author of
> your earliest known source created it. There is usually some wave of the
> hand to oral tradition, but their scholarly apparatus (again, as I
> understand it) does not include much on how to deal with it.
Robinson, and fully immersed in Bultmann and Dibelius, first courses Jim
taught in seminary at Candler School of Theology in 1955-56 (when I was his
student), and then as his Ph.D. student at Claremont Graduate School (now
Claremont Graduate University) from 1960 to 1964, when I received my degree.
Robinson introduced me to redaction criticism, particularly
redaction-critical analysis of Mark, via Willi Marxsen's _Der Evangelist
Markus_, and with that as a foundation I moved in my own direction with Mark
as I wrote my dissertation, "The Heresy That Necessitated the Gospel of
Mark" (1964). In the dissertation and more clearly so in my 1971 book,
_Mark-Traditions in Conflict_, I imaged Mark more as exercising the freedom
of an author, which without me knowing it, was, if I may say so, was
something of a precursor to the literary-critical study of Mark, though I
self-consciously wrote from the vantage point of redaction criticism. In
1966, I presented my redaction-critical thesis on Mark as a paper, "The
Heresy That Necessitated the Gospel of Mark," (subsequently published in
revised form in 1968 by _Zeitschrift fuer die neutestamentliche
Wissenschaft_) at the SBL annual meeting to the entire New Testament section
of SBL (in those days the SBL was much, much smaller and all New Testament
papers were read at the New Testament session). Norman Perrin was present
in the New Testament session that day (along with Dieter Georgi and others
whose work I had drawn upon in my dissertaation) and read his own paper on
the Son of Man to the session following my paper. Following his reading of
his paper, there was a break, and he rushed down to me and asked me, having
heard my paper, where he could get my work. At the time, he was writing
his little volume for Fortress Press, "What Is Redaction?" Perrin
subsequently wrote me and asked if he could have a copy of my paper in order
to present my argument as an example of redaction criticism of Mark, and he
did so on pp. 54-56 of _What is Redaction Criticism. Perrin, thereafter,
encouraged me to produce a book based upon my dissertation thesis and went
to bat for me with the editors of Fortress Press who were initially
reluctant to publish my controversial thesis. But under the urging of
Perrin, _Mark-Traditions in Conflict_ so the light of day. I am very
indebted to Norman for his advocacy of my work in the guild.
So I was trained as a form critic, basically following Bultmann's
perspective on the oral tradition, and became a redaction critic. It has
only been in the last 20 years or so that I have become interested in
literary criticism as a methodology. And I do tend to begin with
literary-critical methodology now in the investigation of biblical texts.
With respect to oral tradition, I still tend to be more Bultmannian in my
view of the evolution of the oral tradition. My reading of Werner Kelber,
James C. Scott and Jan Vansina has only served to enforce that Bultmannian
orientation, though, unlike Bultmann, I do think that one can recover
evidence of the oral tradition prior to the Gospels (including Q and Thomas)
preserving authentic Jesus tradition. And I have posted as much in XTalk
Theodore J. Weeden, Sr.
Fairport, NY
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Hasn't O'Dowd just moved to LA though? Would seem an odd choice to have to move back here for 9 months of the year to do Doctor Who when his Hollywood career is starting to take off.
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Doris Anderson
Family-Placed Death Notice
Mrs. Doris Margaret Anderson, 86, passed away March 24, 2005 at the Gardens of Western Reserve in Streetsboro, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica and William Monahan; brother, Frank Monahan; and beloved husband, Erik A. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children, Edward (Sandie) Anderson of Sparta, GA, William Anderson of East Point, Judith (Tom) Tyler of Hudson, OH; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brother, William (Marion) Monahah of Manchester, NJ, and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday March 29 at 10 AM at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hapeville with Father Richard B. Morrow celebrant. Interment College Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Monday at the funeral home with a Wake Service at 7:30 PM. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point. 404-761-1138.
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Music Therapy, and Using Music in Therapy: Freudian Slip: "Using music in therapy can be a very powerful way to reach children, adolescents, and adults in the therapeutic setting. Music in therapy can be a powerful way to help people express their feelings. Creative therapy can reach people in ways that traditional therapy sometimes cannot." |
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Two users, same data
07 Nov 2001
D.H. Brown gives nod to Compaq on network management
A report on enterprise SAN management gives Compaq high marks on completeness, services, and ROI.07 Nov 2001
Does the backup window still exist?
07 Nov 2001
A storage Thanksgiving message
Jon Toigo suggests three things to be thankful for in the world of enterprise storage this year.07 Nov 2001
New HCA modules could fuel adoption of InfiniBand
A provider of storage connectivity tools has announced host channel adapter (HCA) modules based on InfiniBand that analysts say could accelerate the adoption of the technology.07 Nov 2001
Quick Takes: Double duty
Dantz debuts free upgrade; XIOtech and Nishan unveils data replication solution; and RARESystems strikes deal with FalconStor.06 Nov 2001
The five pieces of a storage management pie
Storage analyst Steve Duplessie offers his opinion on what enterprises need to have for effective storage management.05 Nov 2001
Get ready for 10-Gb SANs
New directions in high-speed SANs.05 Nov 2001
Dell gets serious about NAS
With the announcement of three new storage servers based on Microsoft's Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating system, Dell moves to a new business model that focuses on building its own hardware.05 Nov 2001
Webcast: Beyond SAN/NAS (Marc Farley, Teach2Fish, Inc.)
What's the best storage architecture for you? How should you view all the emerging storage technologies and offerings on the market today? Well-known storage author, Marc Farley, delves into these ...02 Nov 2001
There's a flip side to building SANs and NAS
The key to figuring out how to do more with less is to alter the way you think about storage.02 Nov 2001
Some 'splaining going on
01 Nov 2001
Replicating large amounts of data
01 Nov 2001
Testing true performance
01 Nov 2001


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Those Wild and Crazy Islamic Guys: Egyptians Pass Law Allowing "Farewell Sex" with Dead Wives
April 27th, 2012
Those Wild and Crazy Islamic Guys: Egyptians Pass Law Allowing "Farewell Sex" with Dead Wives
Published on April 27th, 2012 @ 12:07:13 am , using 473 words
BLS note: OK, that's just freaking sick on top of being almost comically dysfunctional. Apparently, they desire one last chance at abuse.
Desecrating a corpse is abysmal, but for the purpose of sex? Oh, and as you read on, you liberal women from NOW, check out the part about disallowing both education and employmentof females while lowering the marriage age to fourteen.
Bet the NY Times is silent on this one. But, let this sort of thing happen here, under any "other" so-called religion, and the Libs would be in the streets with ak-47's blazing.
And rightfully so....
UK Daily Mail
By Lee Moran
Egyptian husbands will soon be legally allowed to have sex with their dead wives - for up to six hours after their death.
The controversial new law is part of a raft of measures being introduced by the Islamist-dominated parliament.
It will also see the minimum age of marriage lowered to 14 and the ridding of women's rights of getting education and employment.
Controversial: The 'farewell intercourse' law is part of a raft of measures being introduced by the Islamist-dominated parliament
Egypt's National Council for Women is campaigning against the changes, saying that 'marginalising and undermining the status of women would negatively affect the country's human development'.
Dr Mervat al-Talawi, head of the NCW, wrote to the Egyptian People's Assembly Speaker Dr Saad al-Katatni addressing her concerns.
Egyptian journalist Amro Abdul Samea reported in the al-Ahram newspaper that Talawi complained about the legislations which are being introduced under 'alleged religious interpretations'.
The subject of a husband having sex with his dead wife arose in May 2011 when Moroccan cleric Zamzami Abdul Bari said marriage remains valid even after death.
He also said that women have the right to have sex with her dead husband, alarabiya.net reported.
It seems the topic, which has sparked outrage, has now been picked up on by Egypt's politicians.
Outrage: Egyptian husbands could soon have sex with their dead wives if a new law is approved (file picture)
TV anchor Jaber al-Qarmouty slammed the notion of letting a husband have sex with his wife after her death under the so-called 'Farewell Intercourse' draft law.
He said: 'This is very serious. Could the panel that will draft the Egyptian constitution possibly discuss such issues? Did Abdul Samea see by his own eyes the text of the message sent by Talawi to Katatni?
'This is unbelievable. It is a catastrophe to give the husband such a right! Has the Islamic trend reached that far? Is there really a draft law in this regard? Are there people thinking in this manner?'


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Germany's Schäuble puts focus on unemployment
PUBLISHED: 10 May 2013 10:10:58 | UPDATED: 10 May 2013 10:11:01PRINT EDITION: 10 May 2013A failure to tackle high youth unemployment could destroy democratic support for the EU's governments, the German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said.
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