Systems and methods for using polyaxial plates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8940028
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11996795

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Embodiments of the present invention provide a bone fixation assembly that can provide polyaxial fixation. The polyaxial fixation may be provided by fins that protrude from an opening in a bone plate or fins that protrude from a fastener head.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Austin, Gene Edward Bartlett, US 43 2752
Harmon, Jon Andrew Byhalia, US 2 367
Janna, Sied W Memphis, US 53 1903
Petteys, Timothy J Millington, US 20 726
Rains, James K Cordova, US 29 1875
Schneider, John B Memphis, US 12 458

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