Elastic plates for spinal fixation or stabilization

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070239158A1
SERIAL NO

11400913

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Plates for use in orthopedic procedures are provided, having in certain embodiments at least a part that is elastic between two attachment parts that may be substantially rigid or elastic. Embodiments in which the attachment parts and the elastic part are of separate materials fixed together and in which they are homogeneous are disclosed. Grommets may be used in connection with the attachment portions. The disclosed plates may be connected to vertebrae by anchors such as bone screws.

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC2500 SILVEUS CROSSING WARSAW IN 46581

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Sherman, Michael C Memphis, TN 145 33586
Trieu, Hai H Cordova, TN 241 26134

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