SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING POLYAXIAL PLATES

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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Main Authors JANNA SIED W, AUSTIN GENE EDWARD, RAINS JAMES K, PETTEYS TIMOTHY J, SCHNEIDER JOHN B, HARMON JON ANDREW
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.06.2009
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060996795