Spinal fixation devices and methods of use
US8795335B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/4455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an orthopedic implant and methods of implantation for fixing adjacent bones. In an embodiment, the implant includes a locking mechanism that is adapted to be advanced by a locking instrument, wherein advancement of the locking mechanism in a first direction produces rotation of a first rigid abutment surface from a first orientation to a second orientation, and continued advancement of the locking mechanism produces advancement of the first rigid abutment surface towards a second rigid abutment surface and placement of a compressive load onto and sufficient to immobilize the implant relative to the first bony surface and the second bony surface.
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