Method of fixing a spine with a fixation plate
US6273889A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation plate assembly (10, 210, 210') for fixation of the spine includes a mechanism (26) for allowing movement between adjacent vertebrae (18) while maintaining engagement of the bone fixation plate (12, 212, 212') with the vertebrae (18).
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