Occipital plating systems and methods
US7776070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occipital plating system includes an occipital plate extending along a medial-lateral oriented axis when engaged to the occiput. The plate body includes a housing portion and at least one wing portion extending from the housing portion that is adjustable relative to the housing portion along the medial-lateral axis. The plate body further includes receiving members mounted to the plate body that receive connecting elements extending along the spinal column to the occiput.
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