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Spinal fixation plates
US9039775B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9039775-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313912969-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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Spinal fixation plates for maintaining adjacent vertebrae in and fixed position are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the plate includes opposed superior and inferior portions that are angled in a direction anterior to an anterior face of a mid-portion of the plate. The plate also includes a curvature formed therein about a longitudinal axis in a sagittal plane thereof. In use, when the plate is attached to adjacent vertebrae, the angle of the superior and inferior portions and the curvature in the plate are effective to position one or more thru-bores formed in the superior and inferior portions at the anterior rims of the adjacent vertebrae. In another embodiment, a spinal fixation plate is provided that is adapted to engage and mate to a fusion cage or other vertebral implant disposed between adjacent vertebra. The present invention also provides spinal fixation kits or assemblies, and methods for implanting the same.
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What is claimed is: 1. A spinal fixation assembly, comprising: a fusion cage having an anterior face and an opposite posterior face, and a superior face and an opposite inferior face, the fusion cage being configured to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae such that the superior face contacts an endplate of a superior vertebra and the inferior face contacts an endplate of an inferior vertebra; and a spinal fixation plate having an anterior face and an opposite posterior fac…
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- What does patent US9039775B2 cover?
- Spinal fixation plates for maintaining adjacent vertebrae in and fixed position are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the plate includes opposed superior and inferior portions that are angled in a direction anterior to an anterior face of a mid-portion of the plate. The plate also includes a curvature formed therein about a longitudinal axis in a sagittal plane thereof. In use, when the pla…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Synthes Products Llc, Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7059. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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