Anterior vertebral plate with quick lock screw
US8403969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a novel system that includes a low profile anterior vertebral body plate and quick lock screws for the fixation and stabilization of the cervical spine, the quick lock screw having an integral novel screw locking mechanism of a locking thread disposed on at least a portion of the side of the screw head, which engages an inwardly directed screw hole flange and thus attaches to the plate so as to lock the screw into the plate Also provided is a method of stabilizing cervical vertebrae using the disclosed system.
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