Cervical plate with backout protection

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Rodriguez, Cris L. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S060000, C606S064000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10932272

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a cervical plate with backout protection. In particular, a bushing residing in each of a plurality of through holes has a bottom edge that aligns with a protrusion on a screw head. The bottom edge aligning with the protrusion inhibits reverse threading or backing out of the bone screw.

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