Ratcheting fixation plate
US7749256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for spinal fixation employ at least first and second plates that are configured to allow progressive sliding advancement of the plate members toward one another and limit movement of the plate members away from one another after installation. A spring member associated with one bone plate may engage toothed section(s) on the other bone plate. The bone plates may each have arms that are spaced from one another and engaged by corresponding arms on the other bone plate. There may be more than two bone plates, with multiple restricted movement regions.
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