Anterior cervical column support device
US6231610A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An spinal column support device for stabilizing and repairing problems associated with the material located between vertebra located in the cervical area of the spinal column. The support device has a hollow isosceles trapezoidal right prism-shaped skeletal frame with two load bearing surfaces. Each load bearing surface includes serrations. The support device also includes a cervical plate having two screw holes. The support devices is inserted between two vertebrae located in the cervical area of the spine wherein each vertebrae rests on a load bearing surface. The serrations keep the support device from backing out, while screws in the screw holes of the cervical plate help hold the cervical plate in position.
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