OCCIPITAL PLATE FOR CERVICAL FIXATION
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1. A bone fastening assembly comprising:
- a plate having a central portion with an opening;
a first arm extending from the central portion, the first arm including at least one orifice;
a second arm and a third arm, the second and third arms extending from the central portion, each of the second and third arms including an elongated slot; and
a retaining member disposed in each of the slots, the retaining member including a housing having a shank extending therefrom and a nut, the nut threadably coupled to the shank such that the retaining member is repositionable along a length of the slot and retained therein.
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Abstract
An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.
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12 Claims
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1. A bone fastening assembly comprising:
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a plate having a central portion with an opening; a first arm extending from the central portion, the first arm including at least one orifice; a second arm and a third arm, the second and third arms extending from the central portion, each of the second and third arms including an elongated slot; and a retaining member disposed in each of the slots, the retaining member including a housing having a shank extending therefrom and a nut, the nut threadably coupled to the shank such that the retaining member is repositionable along a length of the slot and retained therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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