Modular occipital plate
US8246662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and associated method are provided for mechanically fixating a region of a skull to a portion of a spine. A plate is provided to contact a region of a skull and be secured thereto. A spinal rod is configured to extend from a location adjacent the plate to a location adjacent at least one vertebra. An adjustable housing is provided to secure the rod to the plate, and has a first position wherein the relative position of the rod to the plate can be adjusted and a second position wherein the relative position of the rod to the plate is secured.
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