Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Anterior cervical instrumentation systems, methods and devices
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Application No.: US13405926Application Date: 2012-02-27
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Publication No.: US08523917B2Publication Date: 2013-09-03
- Inventor: Dennis E. Bullard
- Applicant: Dennis E. Bullard
- Applicant Address: US NC Raleigh
- Assignee: Bullard Spine, LLC
- Current Assignee: Bullard Spine, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US NC Raleigh
- Agency: Troutman Sanders LLP
- Agent James E. Schutz; E. A. Gould
- Main IPC: A61B17/88
- IPC: A61B17/88

Abstract:
Anterior cervical instrumentation systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. Systems may facilitate immobilizing or providing support for the cervical portion of the vertebral column of a patient. A device may comprise a plate having two channels located in a proximal to distal direction, and may further comprise at least one aperture. The device may further comprise attachment elements such as attachment cross-links and spacer cross-links, and fasteners. The plate and the attachment elements may be secured to the vertebrae by passing fasteners through apertures and channels. The length of the plate, position and number of the attachment cross-links, position and number of spacer cross-links and degree of movement may be intraoperatively selected by the surgeon to provide an optimal application and procedural outcome. Uniform components of the devices and systems allow for a more streamlined and simplified method of treating spinal conditions.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120158057A1 ANTERIOR CERVICAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES Public/Granted day:2012-06-21
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