Occipital plate and system for spinal stabilization

Details Occipital plate and system for spinal stabilization Occipital plate and system for spinal stabilization

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S064000, C606S070000, C606S071000, C606S075000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06902565

ABSTRACT:
An occipitocervical fixation system includes a plate for securing to the occiput and at least one pre-bent rod. The plate includes holes for receiving bone fasteners, and at least one clamping assembly for retaining a portion of a rod. The clamping assembly is selectively pivotable and lockable in place to fix the position of the rod.

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