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Device for straightening, fixing, compressing, and elongating cervical vertebrae

  • US 5,360,429 A
  • Filed: 02/19/1993
  • Issued: 11/01/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A cervical vertebrae straightening, fixation, compression and elongation device comprising:

  • a first rod and a second rod;

    an occipital plate means extending from said first rod, occipital plate means for conforming to a shape and inclination of an occiput;

    a connecting plate attached by a fastener to an end of said occipital plate means;

    at least one clamp attached to one of said first and second rods, said clamp having a hook formed thereon;

    a hook member attached to the other of said first and second rods; and

    a screw means received by said occipital plate means, and screw means for attaching said occipital plate means to the occiput.

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