Variable geometry occipital fixation plate
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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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Abstract
A fixation device for connecting a stabilization device to a bone comprises a first member comprising a first portion for attachment to a bone, and a second member comprising a second portion for attachment to a bone and connected to the first member by a pivotal connection such that the first and second portions are spaced apart by an adjustable distance, at least one of the first and second members further comprising a portion for mounting a connector adapted to secure a stabilization device.
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15 Claims
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1. An occipital fixation method, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An occipital fixation method, comprising:
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inserting a first fastener through a pivot bore of a midline member of a variable geometry occipital fixation device, a pivot bore of a first lateral member of the variable geometry occipital fixation device, and a pivot bore of a second lateral member of the variable geometry occipital fixation device, the first fastener extending along a common axis; inserting a second fastener through a fixation bore of the midline member; fastening the first fastener and the second fastener to attach the midline member to an occiput; rotating the first lateral member and the second lateral member around the common axis; and securing the variable geometry occipital fixation device to the occiput. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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