Apparatus and method for spine fixation
US8167917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/7073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A posterior spine fixation assembly includes a first elongated plate having first and second ends and a second elongated plate having first and second ends. The first and second elongated plates are arranged in an X-shaped configuration and are attached to each other via a first screw. The assembly also includes a first elongated rod having a first end configured to be removable attached to the second end of the first elongated plate and a second elongated rod having a first end configured to be removable attached to the second end of the second elongate plate. The assembly is attached to a first spine location with the first screw. The first and second plates are configured to rotate around an axis passing through the first screw and the distance between the first elongated rod and the second elongated rod is adjusted via this rotation.
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