Surgically implantable fastening system

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1997-02-04

1999-12-21

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 77, A61B 1758

Patent

active

060043237

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a nut to be used in a spinal screw and plate assembly to affix the screw and plate assembly to the spinal bone. The nut has a polymer insert that when contacted with a screw allows a bone plate and screw structure to relax over time.

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