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Abstract

The present invention provides a surgical device for securing two bony structures together, including: a handle; an elongated stem coupled to the handle; a housing coupled to the elongated stem; a bolt driving assembly disposed at least partially within the housing, wherein the bolt driving assembly is operable for selectively retaining a bolt and driving it through the two bony structures; and a bridge member coupled to the elongated stem, wherein the bridge member is selectively extensible from/retractable to the elongated stem and is operable for selectively retaining a first washer that is configured and positioned to selectively receive the bolt after it is driven through the two bony structures. The surgical device also includes a first actuation mechanism coupled to the elongated stem, wherein the first actuation mechanism is operable for actuating the bolt driving assembly. The surgical device further includes a second actuation mechanism coupled to the elongated stem, wherein the second actuation mechanism is operable for actuating the bridge member. One or more of the housing and the bolt driving assembly are operable for selectively retaining a second washer that is configured and positioned to selectively receive the bolt before it is driven through the two bony structures.

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First Claim