The present invention is directed to a transconnector for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements. The transconnector includes a male member, a female member, and a locking member. The male member has a body with a linking element (such as a hook) associated...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6234705?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6234705 - Transconnector for coupling spinal rods