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Variable geometry occipital fixation plate

  • US 8,337,496 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2011
  • Issued: 12/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An occipital fixation method, comprising:

  • coupling three distinct members of a variable geometry occipital fixation device to an occiput via a first fastener by inserting the first fastener into the occiput, the first fastener extending along a common axis, wherein each of the three distinct members has a pivot bore and wherein the first fastener couples the three distinct members to the occiput through the pivot bores;

    rotating two of the three distinct members of the variable geometry occipital fixation device around the common axis; and

    securing the variable geometry occipital fixation device to the occiput.

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