Cervical spine stabilization method and system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6036693
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09200996

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An apparatus for retaining first and second cervical vertebrae of a spinal column in a desired spatial relationship includes a pair of longitudinal members positionable along the spinal column. A first plate connectable to the first vertebra has an inner side surface for engaging an anterior surface of the first vertebra. The first plate interconnects the pair of longitudinal members. First fastener means is engageable with the first plate for connecting the first plate to the first vertebra. The first fastener means has a threaded end portion for engaging the first vertebra. A second plate connectable to the second vertebra has an inner side surface for engaging an anterior surface of the second vertebra. The second plate interconnects the longitudinal members. Second fastener means is engageable with the second plate for connecting the second plate to the second vertebra. The second fastener means has a threaded end portion for engaging the second vertebra.

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DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC700 ORTHOPAEDIC DRIVE WARSAW INDIANA 46581-0988 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benzel, Edward C Albuquerque, NM 23 2537
Dinello, Alex Palo Alto, CA 7 1582
Smith, Aaron C Gibsonia, PA 23 2797
Wefers, Michael H South Euclid, OH 7 1582
Yuan, Hansen A Fayetteville, NY 42 9448

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