Anterior plating system and method

Details Anterior plating system and method Anterior plating system and method

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884242

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. For stabilizing the L5-S1junction, the system includes a plate (7) that has a generally triangular shape with an upper node (8a) and a pair of lower nodes (9a, 10a). The upper node (8a) has a hole (8) through the plate (7) to receive a screw (11) for passage into the L5vertebra. The lower nodes (9a, 10a) each include a hole (9,10) through the plate (7) to receive screws (12, 13) for passage into the S1vertebra. The system further includes a plate (7) having a retaining element (32) for preventing backout of screws inserted through the plate (9). Instruments and methods for attaching the plate to the spinal column are also provided.

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