Cervical spine stabilization system
US5676666A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8665
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for stabilizing cervical vertebrae includes a plate with at least two slots. The device also includes at least two screws including a lower threaded bone-engaging shaft, a shoulder which will not pass through said plate slots and an upper threaded shaft. The screws are positioned and the plate rests on top of the screw shoulders. Locking, low profile caps secure the plate to the screws.
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