System and method for stabilizing vertebrae in spine surgery through a lateral access channel
US9375237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for stabilizing a superior vertebra relative to an inferior vertebra includes a plate having a first surface for mating with the superior and inferior vertebra and a second surface opposite the first surface. The plate has a first hole configured for overlying the superior vertebra and a second hole configured for overlying the inferior vertebra. An alignment instrument has a leading portion and a trailing portion. The leading portion has a securing mechanism configured for removable attachment to a fastening mechanism of the plate. The alignment instrument also includes an alignment prong extending past the first surface of the plate when the plate is attached to the fastening mechanism. The alignment prong provides tactile information to the trailing portion of the alignment instrument for use in positioning the plate with respect to the superior and inferior vertebra.
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