Occipital plates and related methods
US11950811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/705
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are occipital plates that include a fixation plate portion and at least two extensions integrally connected to the fixation plate portion and extending away from the fixation plate portion. The fixation plate portion has a plurality of through-holes for receiving bone screws that secure the occipital plate to a patient's skull or, specifically, the occiput. Each extension includes a slot for removably receiving a rod connector or a rod-to-rod connector, the slots having an entry area or portion for receiving a connector and a holding area or portion for maintaining the connector in the slot.
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