Cervical spine stabilization system with extendable plates
US9044275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spine stabilization system having a base plate having a plurality of screw holes and a plurality of corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The present invention also provides an extension plate having a plurality of screw holes and corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The extension plate is dimensioned and configured with an extension portion, the extension portion having a screw hole and a screw locking mechanism and a finger portion having a connection element and to couple with the base plate. The base plate is provided a graft window having edges, wherein at least one of the edges being configured to receive and connect with the connection element.
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