Invention Grant
- Patent Title: System and method for securing a plate to the spinal column
- Patent Title (中): 将板固定在脊柱上的系统和方法
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Application No.: US12494116Application Date: 2009-06-29
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Publication No.: US08167919B2Publication Date: 2012-05-01
- Inventor: Kevin T. Foley , Dusty Anna Needham , Brian A. Burd
- Applicant: Kevin T. Foley , Dusty Anna Needham , Brian A. Burd
- Applicant Address: US IN Warsaw
- Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Warsaw
- Main IPC: A61B17/80
- IPC: A61B17/80
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090326590A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING A PLATE TO THE SPINAL COLUMN Public/Granted day:2009-12-31
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