Plate system for minimally invasive support of the spine
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Nov 17, 2009
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Oct 20, 2005
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Dec 20, 2004
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Apr 16, 2004
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An implantable medical device and methods of use thereof are provided for supporting a structure. The structure supported can include a bony structure. The device is comprised of a support having a top portion, a bottom portion having a bottom surface and one or more apertures passing therethrough. The bottom surface of the support includes a receiver configured to receive a plurality of anchor assemblies of one or multiple types. Each of the anchor assemblies includes a means for locking the anchor assembly to the support element, and a base having a head and a means for locking the base to the anchor assembly. When assembled, the head of the base for one anchor assembly type may not pass through the support. In contrast, the head of the base for a second anchor assembly type is passable through the support.
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