Plate systems and methods of use

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2007-06-05

2011-11-22

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062335

ABSTRACT:
A spinal system having a plate with at least one nesting point and at least one screw hole for receiving a screw. The system also includes a keel having a first and second keel wing attached to the plate and a structure having at least one screw hole, the structure configured to be placed between two vertebrae in a spine. The first and second keel wing are configured with at least one screw hole each which correspond to the at least one screw hole of the plate and the at least one screw hole of the structure. The first and second keel wing are configured with a first and second bottom portion, and the first and second bottom portions having a first and second cup for receiving a portion of the screw and the first and second bottom portions being adapted to lock the screws from backing out.

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