Methods and devices for retaining bone plate anchors

Details Methods and devices for retaining bone plate anchors Methods and devices for retaining bone plate anchors

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S289000, C606S280000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875062

ABSTRACT:
A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first hole therethrough between an upper surface and a lower surface of the bone plate to receive an anchor for engaging the plate to a bony segment. The system and method also include a retaining member engageable to the bone plate that includes a head with an outer perimeter having a ramped or camming portion that is positionable in contact with the anchor to prevent the anchor backing out of the first hole.

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