Occipital plate systems
US9566094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Occipital plate systems are described. The occipital plate systems can include a novel occipital plate having an upper portion and lower portion. The lower portion can include an opening for receiving one or more lateral members therethrough. The lateral members include top and/or side apertures for receiving lateral connectors that are attached to polyaxial screw receiving members. The occipital plate systems can also include low-profile clamping arms that are operably attached to an occipital plate via an extension member and articulating joint member. The clamping arms, along with tension cables attached intermittently along its length, can be used in addition to or instead of screws and hooks to secure an occipital plate system to vertebrae.
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