Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1998-11-30
2000-03-14
Jackson, Gary
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 69, 606 73, A61B 1770
Patent
active
060366931
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for retaining first and second cervical vertebrae of a spinal column in a desired spatial relationship includes a pair of longitudinal members positionable along the spinal column. A first plate connectable to the first vertebra has an inner side surface for engaging an anterior surface of the first vertebra. The first plate interconnects the pair of longitudinal members. First fastener means is engageable with the first plate for connecting the first plate to the first vertebra. The first fastener means has a threaded end portion for engaging the first vertebra. A second plate connectable to the second vertebra has an inner side surface for engaging an anterior surface of the second vertebra. The second plate interconnects the longitudinal members. Second fastener means is engageable with the second plate for connecting the second plate to the second vertebra. The second fastener means has a threaded end portion for engaging the second vertebra.
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Benzel Edward C.
Dinello Alex
Smith Aaron C.
Wefers Michael H.
Yuan Hansen A.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Jackson Gary
Reip David O.
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