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Variable geometry occipital fixation plate

  • US 7,621,942 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2005
  • Issued: 11/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An occipital fixation method, comprising:

  • positioning a second lateral member of a variable geometry occipital fixation device in a location against an occiput, wherein said second lateral member comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a pivot bore located at said proximal end, and an attachment bore located at said distal end;

    positioning a first lateral member of said variable geometry occipital fixation device against said occiput and overlying said second lateral member, wherein said first lateral member comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a pivot bore located at said proximal end, and an attachment bore located at said distal end;

    positioning a midline member of said variable geometry occipital fixation device against said occiput and overlying said first lateral member, wherein said midline member comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a pivot bore located at said proximal end, and a fixation bore located at said distal end;

    aligning said pivot bore of said midline member, said pivot bore of said first lateral member, and said pivot bore of said second lateral member along a common axis extending therethrough;

    rotating said first lateral member, said second lateral member, or both around said common axis; and

    securing said variable geometry occipital fixation device to said occiput.

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