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Surgery > Instruments > Orthopedic Instrumentation > Internal Fixation Means > Cortical Plate Cortical PlateCortical Plate patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/07/06 - 20060276794 - Revisable anterior cervical plating system An improved anterior cervical plating system and methods of cervical fusion using such a system are provided. The cervical plating system includes an interlocking mechanism that integrated into each of the plates such that any two plates may cooperatively engage through the interlocking mechanism such that a new cervical plate ... 12/07/06 - 20060276793 - Bone fixation plate with self-locking screws A dynamic bone fixation plate assembly includes a bone plate with at least one fastener-receiving aperture, and at least one self-locking fastener. Each fastener includes a threaded shaft or shank for secure engagement with patient bone, and a head for engaging the bone plate in a manner providing a low ... 11/30/06 - 20060271052 - Revisable anterior cervical plating system An improved anterior cervical plating system and methods of cervical fusion using such a system are provided. The cervical plating system includes an interlocking mechanism that integrated into each of the plates such that any two plates may cooperatively engage through the interlocking mechanism such that a new cervical plate ... 11/23/06 - 20060264949 - Osteosynthesis plate set A set of at least two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) for implantation, anatomical reduction and internal splinting of bone fragments, in particular after fractures of the distal humerus. The two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) according to the invention are provided with drilled holes (3a, 3b, 3c) which are arranged or ... 11/23/06 - 20060264948 - Bone anchored surgical mesh A bone-anchored surgical mesh has slot-like anchoring members that allow for the variable placement of screws and other bone fasteners. This permits the surgeon discretion in the placement of bone fasteners used to attach the mesh to the patient's bone. The elongate openings of the anchoring members allow for a ... 11/23/06 - 20060264947 - Bone fixation system A fracture fixation system is provided for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone which has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface, and particularly the proximal humerus. The system includes both smooth pegs and pegs having a threaded shaft. The shaft of the threaded shaft pegs ... 11/23/06 - 20060264946 - Locking bone plate A bone plate with a longitudinal axis has a bone-contacting bottom side and a top side. Sets of overlapping holes communicate through the plate from the top to the bottom side. The overlapping holes have multifaceted surfaces such as a threaded surface or a coaxial series of annular grooves. The ... 11/16/06 - 20060259039 - Plate system for securing bone or bone fragments A plate for securing bone or bone fragments, its use, a system and an attachment method of the plate. The plate comprises a first part intended for attaching to at least one first bone fragment, and a second part intended for attaching to at least one second bone fragment, and ... 11/02/06 - 20060247639 - Apparatus for retaining a bone anchor in a bone plate and method for use thereof A medical implant is provided that includes a bone plate having an aperture therethrough. The aperture receives a portion of the bone anchor. A retention mechanism is coupled to the bone plate. The retention mechanism includes a retainer and a biasing member. The biasing member is operatively engaged with at ... 11/02/06 - 20060247638 - Composite spinal fixation systems Embodiments provide composite components for use in spinal fixation systems. The composite components may comprise polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or another non-resorbable or resorbable polymeric material and at least one metal. Incorporation of PEEK or another non-resorbable or resorbable polymeric material into the components allows average or mean physical properties (e.g., tensile ... 10/26/06 - 20060241616 - Bone plate and resilient screw system allowing bi-directional assembly Bone screws and bone plates are provided that offer the surgeon the ability to either assemble the screws to the plate, or the plate to the screws, depending on the surgeon's preference and the patient's circumstances. The bone screws and bone plates of the present invention include a combination of ... 10/26/06 - 20060241615 - Antero-lateral plating systems and methods for spinal stabilization A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the ... 10/26/06 - 20060241614 - Implants and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment An implant assembly for stabilizing a spinal motion segment includes a spacer member positionable between adjacent spinous processes and upper and lower engaging members extending from the spacer member. The upper and lower engaging members engage at least one lamina to resist flexion of the spinal motion segment. ... 10/26/06 - 20060241613 - Implants and methods for inter-transverse process dynamic stabilization of a spinal motion segment An implant assembly for stabilizing a spinal motion segment includes a flexible spacer member positionable between adjacent transverse processes. ... 10/26/06 - 20060241612 - Bearing plate for use in fracture fixation having a spherical bearing hole with yielding expandability A bearing plate for use in bone fixation for fractures, fusion osteotomies and the like, and the plate is provided with one or more spherical holes in which expandable spherical bearings can be rotatably supported. Each of the holes is formed at its periphery in such a way as to ... 10/26/06 - 20060241611 - Modular spinal implant system to assist with cervical stabilization A modular cervical spine implant system is described. Modularity will allow for easier insertion and greater stabilization of the cervical spine. ... 10/26/06 - 20060241610 - Interspinous process spacer Embodiments of an interspinous spacer that maintains spacing between a superior vertebra and inferior vertebra following a laminectomy. The interspinous spacer may include a superior arch engaging the spinous process of a superior vertebra and an inferior arch engaging the spinous process of an inferior vertebra. The superior arch and ... 10/26/06 - 20060241609 - Plate for lengthening the lateral column of the foot An implant for lengthening the lateral column of the foot is configured for engagement across the calcaneocuboid joint or across a space formed between two bone segments of the calcaneus bone. The implant includes a plate configured positioning on the bone segments and includes an array of screw holes at ... 10/26/06 - 20060241608 - Plate for fusion of the metatarso-phalangeal joint A fixation plate for use in fusion of the metatarsal-phalangeal joint includes a distal portion configured to engage the metatarsus bone and a proximal portion configured to engage the phalanx bone. The distal portion is elongated with several screw defined therethrough along a longitudinal axis passing through the portion. The ... 10/26/06 - 20060241607 - Metatarsal fixation plate A fixation device for reduction of bone segments of the metatarsus comprises a fixation plate that is sized and configured to generally conform to the shaft of the metatarsus between the head and base. The plate includes a head end that is wider than the base end, with curved side ... 10/19/06 - 20060235408 - Apparatus and methods for bone fracture fixation Apparatus and methods to facilitate fixation of a fracture are disclosed. These apparatus include a bone plate for the fixation of a fractured bone having a plurality of fastener openings so that the bone plate may be secured by a plurality of fasteners across a reduced fracture to fixate a ... 10/19/06 - 20060235407 - Apparatus and methods for bone fracture reduction and fixation Apparatus to facilitate reduction and fixation of a fracture by drawing together the fracture by applying tension to a reduction wire are disclosed. These apparatus include a bone plate for the fixation of a fractured bone having a plurality of fastener openings so that the bone plate may be secured ... 10/19/06 - 20060235406 - Method for treating long bone fractures A method is provided for treating a fractured long bone. The method includes fastening a first bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone and fastening a second bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone. The first bone plate is circumferentially spaced from the second ... 10/19/06 - 20060235405 - Active compression orthopedic plate system and method for using the same An active compression orthopedic plate includes a first and a second end cross member, at least one center cross member, at least one longitudinal member slideably coupling the first and second end cross member and the at least one center cross member, and a compressive member configured to exert a ... 10/19/06 - 20060235404 - Modular fracture fixation plate system A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one fragment plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes ... 10/19/06 - 20060235403 - Flanged interbody fusion device with locking plate Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An integrated fixation plate and spacer having a retaining structure within the screw holes of the fixation plate to resist backout of screws attaching the fixation plate to the bone is provided. A movable joint may be provided between the ... 10/19/06 - 20060235402 - Device for the ostheosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures A device for use in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, comprising a substantially spoon-shaped body having a blade-like proximal portion intended to complement the humerus head and provided with at least one seat in which to insert a wire, a threaded nail, or a similar element to stabilize the ... 10/19/06 - 20060235401 - Apparatus and method for repairing the femur Disclosed is a method and apparatus for repairing the femur. A connector is provided having a claw-like member to engage with the greater trochanter. Along the body of the connector are a plurality of cable apertures and cable screws to receive and engage with cables that loop around the femur. ... 10/19/06 - 20060235400 - Bone plate A bone plate has an underside on the side of the bone, an upper side and a plurality of holes in the plate connecting the underside with the upper side, with a central hole axis. At least one of these holes in the plate has an internal jacket surface that ... 10/19/06 - 20060235399 - Anti-backout mechanism for an implant fastener A retaining mechanism engages a bone fastener to a bone plate as the bone fastener is positioned through a retaining mechanism in a plate hole while preserving multi-axial capabilities of the fastener relative to the plate during insertion of the fastener. When the head of the fastener is positioned adjacent ... 10/19/06 - 20060235398 - Ratcheting fixation plate Devices and methods for spinal fixation employ at least first and second plates that are configured to allow progressive sliding advancement of the plate members toward one another and limit movement of the plate members away from one another after installation. A spring member associated with one bone plate may ... 10/19/06 - 20060235397 - Navicular fixation device A device for fixation of the navicular bone of the foot includes a truss plate defining a plurality of holes for receive bone screws therethrough. The holes are staggered along the length and width of the plate to minimize the overall width of the plate and to ensure that bone ... 10/19/06 - 20060235396 - Fixation device for the talus A fixation device for reduction and fixation of fractures of the talus bone of the foot includes a thin titanium alloy plate having a lower wing configured for attachment to the lateral aspect of the talus and an upper wing configured for attachment to the dorsal aspect of the talus. ... 10/12/06 - 20060229621 - Apparatus and methods for tibial plateau leveling osteotomy A bone fixation plate and methods are disclosed for performing an optimally centered tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. The optimally centered osteotomy produces a curvilinear cut separating a section of the tibia comprising the tibial metaphysis from a proximal section of the tibia, such that the curvilinear cut has a radial ... 10/12/06 - 20060229620 - Method and apparatus for providing a retainer for a bone stabilization device A skeletal fixation apparatus includes: a plate having first and second spaced apart surfaces and a plurality of apertures extending through the surfaces of the plate, each aperture for receiving a respective fixation element for coupling the plate to one or more bones of a patient; and at least one ... 10/12/06 - 20060229619 - Modular fracture fixation plate system with multiple metaphyseal and diaphyseal plates A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one fragment plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes ... 10/12/06 - 20060229618 - Anterior lumbar lag plate An anterior lumbar plate for attachment with bone screws to selected vertebrae of a person's spine is combined: (a) with separate L5 and S1 drill guides separately and removably attachable to the lumbar plate, and (b) with lock plates removably attachable to the lumbar plate to prevent unscrewing of installed ... 09/28/06 - 20060217722 - Bone-fixation device The invention relates to a trochanter stabilizing device (40), especially for fixing bone fragments in the region of the hip joint (11) or for fixing the greater trochanter (12), including A) bone stabilizing means (1) consisting of a central plate (2) with at least one fixing perforation (13) for receiving ... 09/28/06 - 20060217721 - Translational hinged door plate system An assembly for use with a bone fastener includes a fixation device and a bone fastener retainer device. The fixation device has an opening configured to receive a bone fastener in an installed position in which an outer end portion of the bone fastener is located within the opening. The ... 09/21/06 - 20060212035 - Fixation plate A fixation plate with a base section including apertures for fixation to one bone segment and a leg section extending from the base section and including apertures for fixation to another bone segment. The expanse of the base section tapers gradually to smoothly cojoin with the leg section and the ... 09/07/06 - 20060200148 - Device for the fixation of bones The device for bone fixation comprises a bone plate (1), made from a polymeric material, with an upper side (2), an underside (3) intended to be in contact with the bone and plate holes (4) of diameter “D”, which connect the upper side (2) with the underside (3), and with ... 09/07/06 - 20060200147 - Orthopedic plate system and method for using the same An orthopedic bone fixation device for stabilizing a plurality of bone segments includes a bone plate and a screw assembly. The bone plate includes a body defining at least one thru-bore, wherein the thru-bore is defined to include a central cavity, the central cavity having a middle diameter, an entry ... 09/07/06 - 20060200146 - Spinal plate with screw locks and cam locks A bone plate for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone having a span for extending across the discontinuity. The span has brackets for attaching to the bone. The brackets have countersunk apertures terminating through which bone screws are placed in the bone. An cam bore is located between ... 09/07/06 - 20060200145 - Orthopedic plate The present invention relates to an orthopedic plate and screw system and instruments for surgical fixation of a small bone or bones including specifically the small bones of the spine. The plate facilitates three dimensional contouring to provide for a variety of applications and to accommodate individual variation in bone ... 08/31/06 - 20060195100 - Spinal fusion system utilizing an implant plate having at least one integral lock Spinal fusion system utilizing an implant plate having at least one integral lock. ... 08/24/06 - 20060189990 - Anterior cervical plating system In one embodiment of the invention, an anterior fixation system includes a plate defining a plurality of screw holes, a number of screws and a number of locking assemblies for fixing the screws to the plate. The system includes two bone screws, a fixed angle screw and a variable angle ... 08/24/06 - 20060189989 - Zero profile template for installation of surgical plate A method and apparatus for safely creating a cavity within living bone into which a plate or implant can be embedded or countersunk. A template is attached to the bone in a required location and is used to control the working depth of a cutting tool used to remove bone ... 08/03/06 - 20060173459 - Orthopedic plate for use in small bone repair The present invention relates to an orthopedic plate and screw system and instruments for surgical fixation of a small bone or bones. The plate facilitates three dimensional contouring to provide for a variety of applications and to accommodate individual variation in bone shape. The plate has a modified x shape ... 08/03/06 - 20060173458 - Bone fracture fixation system A bone fracture fixation system including a bone plate having a contour that substantially matches the contour of an underlying bone. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig that can be moved relative to non-parallel cannulas guided by the jig into operative position relative to a bone ... 07/27/06 - 20060167457 - Orthopedic fusion plate having both active and passive subsidence controlling features An orthopedic fusion plate device has a rigid perimetral frame which embraces a pair of plates retained within the frame by a tongue and groove mechanism so that the plates can move in only a single dimension, toward and away from another. The device is intended to mitigate the effects ... 07/27/06 - 20060167456 - Cervical plate system A device, system and method for securing a plate to a bone. An anchor device has a screw (with a head portion) and a locking disc. The head portion includes a slotted wall defining a plurality of petals disposed around a central opening. The screw further includes an internal bore. ... 07/20/06 - 20060161158 - Bone fracture fixation plate shaping system Removable guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a fracture fixation plate. The guide tips may be used with or without drill guides to guide a drill along the axes of threaded holes defined in the plate. In addition, the tips may be used with bending tools to contour ... 07/20/06 - 20060161157 - Bone plate system and methods Bone plate systems and retainers are provided for surgical implants and bone repair. The bone plate is multi-tiered for receiving bone anchors or screws for securing multiple bones or bone fragments in a desired relationship. The plate includes bores for receiving the screws, and the bores may permit and define ... 07/13/06 - 20060155284 - Occipital plate and guide systems Disclosed herein are spinal fixation devices and tools for implanting the same. In one embodiment, an implantable spinal fixation plate and a guide device are provided and they include features that allow the two devices to removably mate to one another. As a result, the guide device can be used ... 07/13/06 - 20060155283 - Occipital plate and guide systems Disclosed herein are spinal fixation devices and tools for implanting the same. In one embodiment, an implantable spinal fixation plate and a guide device are provided and they include features that allow the two devices to removably mate to one another. As a result, the guide device can be used ... 07/13/06 - 20060155282 - Osteosynthesis plate An osteosynthesis plate (1) is provided with a plurality of threaded bores (3) in which bushings or barrels (5;13) for the passage of bone screws (7) are screwed; said bone screws (7) being locked in position through threaded plugs (9) that are screwed in the bushings (5) and prevent the ... 07/06/06 - 20060149257 - Fracture fixation device A fracture fixation device includes a plate portion and an intramedullary nail portion which is offset relative to the plate portion by a neck portion. The plate portion includes longitudinally displaced peg holes which orient pegs along an imaginary surface parallel to subchondral bone of an articular surface. The upper ... 07/06/06 - 20060149256 - System and method for stabilizing the human spine with a bone plate A spinal plate system and method for fixation of the human spine is provided. In an embodiment, the system includes a bone plate, a bone screw and a ring. The bone screw preferably connects the bone plate to a bone, and the ring preferably fixes the bone screw into a ... 07/06/06 - 20060149255 - Spinal implant kit A bone plate kit for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone includes several bone plates of different sizes and several bone fasteners of the same or different sizes. The fasteners may have the same configuration or several different configurations. The fasteners may be coated with bone growth material. ... 07/06/06 - 20060149254 - Inter-cervical facet implant and method for preserving the tissues surrounding the facet joint Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on ... 07/06/06 - 20060149253 - Spinal plate with internal screw locks A bone plate for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone has a span for extending across the discontinuity. The span has brackets for attaching to the bone. The brackets have countersunk apertures terminating through which bone screws are placed in the bone. An eccentric cam bore is located ... 07/06/06 - 20060149252 - Bone anchorage screw with built-in hinged plate 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 screw assembly including a base and a support configured for receiving one or more anchor assemblies. The support includes a top ... 07/06/06 - 20060149251 - Bone fixation system A bone fixation system. The bone fixation system includes a fixation plate including at least one fixation hole, and at least one fastener, the fastener including a coupler and a shank for engaging a bone. The coupler is threadably engaged with the fixation hole. The shank is angulatably retained by ... 07/06/06 - 20060149250 - Bone plate with pre-assembled drill guide tips Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the ... 07/06/06 - 20060149249 - Osteosynthesis plate for the osteosynthesis of small neighbouring bones The invention relates to an osteosynthesis plate for the osteosynthesis of small neighbouring bones. The inventive osteosynthesis plate (1) is dimensioned such that it can be positioned above the bones to be treated without resting on the larger neighbouring bones. According to the invention, the osteosynthesis plate comprises lateral holes ... 06/29/06 - 20060142768 - Bone treatment plate assembly Bone treatment plate assemblies, methods of fabrication, and methods of use. Such assemblies comprise spring structures assembled to bone treatment plates. The spring structure comprises elongate bands, and springs between the bands, urging the bands against structure of the plate. Spring width is less than spring height and/or one or ... 06/29/06 - 20060142767 - Orthopedic device and method for correcting angular bone deformity An orthopedic device and method for correcting angular deformation of a bone structure having a growth plate. The device includes first and second hinge members connected together at a hinge joint. The device is adapted for mounting the orthopedic device to the bone structure with the pivot joint positioned over ... 06/29/06 - 20060142766 - Cervical vertebra plate The invention relates to a cervical vertebra plate (10) for osteosynthesis, having two receiving openings for the screw heads (18) of bone screws (16) in order to secure the cervical vertebra plate to two cervical vertebrae. The receiving openings have grooves (22) in the distal region on the periphery thereof ... 06/29/06 - 20060142765 - Vertebral implant for bone fixation or interbody use The present invention provides a biodegradable implant which can be used as fixation and/or interbody implants. The implant is formed of a biodegradable material and may be used as a cervical stabilizing system. The stabilizing system comprises a body constructed of a biodegradable, polymeric material, which when implanted within the ... 06/15/06 - 20060129151 - Systems and methods for securing fractures using plates and cable clamps Systems, devices, and methods of using bone plates with cable clamps to help secure bone plates in the desired positions for securing and treating bone fractures. The bone plates are adapted to be used interchangeably with bone screws, compression screws, or cable clamps. ... 06/08/06 - 20060122605 - Translational plate with cover blocking system An apparatus includes a bone fastener, a bone fixation device and a bone fastener retainer device. The head of the fastener has a convex lower surface with a first arcuate contour, and has a convex upper surface with a second arcuate contour. The fixation device is configured to receive the ... 06/08/06 - 20060122604 - Locking bone screw and spinal plate system A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and ... 06/08/06 - 20060122603 - Hybrid bone screw and plate systems Various exemplary spinal plating systems are provided having a spinal plate with at least one thru-bore formed therein for interchangeably receiving at least two different bone screws, thus allowing a surgeon to select a desired construct depending upon the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes ... 06/08/06 - 20060122602 - Hybrid spinal plates Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on ... 06/01/06 - 20060116682 - Surgical implant and methods of making and using the same A biocompatible and pliable surgical implant for use in repair and rigid fixation of bone fractures and to compensate for a volume loss is disclosed. The implant includes a biocompatible base member and a volume member having a predetermined volume affixed to the metallic base member. The base is adapted ... 06/01/06 - 20060116681 - Surgical plate with transition zone capability A surgical plate system including a surgical plate affixable to bone or other rigid tissue and a method for use of such a system. A connector body protruding from a secondary plate is matable in a receiver defined in a primary plate. ... 06/01/06 - 20060116680 - Extractor for a bone connection element An extractor device is provided to extract an insert to be used with a bone connection element such as a bone plate having at least one opening for a bone screw used with said insert. The extractor device has an outer hollow sleeve having proximal abutment surface being able to ... 06/01/06 - 20060116679 - Bone plating implants, instruments and methods Bone plating implants, instruments, systems and methods for fracture fixation are provided. The systems includes the instruments and implants comprising a trial component, handle, aiming block, bone plate, tissue spreader, drill guide, K-wire guide, monoaxial screw-locking inserts, polyaxial screw-locking inserts, cable plugs, K-wires, monoaxial screws and polyaxial screws. The methods ... 06/01/06 - 20060116678 - Self-locking osteosynthesis device The self-locking osteosynthesis device includes a plate equipped with holes for the passage of fixation screws. The invention is characterised in that, at least in the areas defining the screw holes, the aforementioned plate is made from a material having mechanical properties such that the periphery of the holes can ... 05/18/06 - 20060106387 - Spinal plate system and method of use A bone plate system is provided in which the system comprises an elongate bone plate having a first surface, a second bone-contacting surface opposed to the first surface, a maximum plate width, a minimum plate width, and a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface through to the second ... 05/11/06 - 20060100626 - Bone plate with captive clips A fixation system includes a plate comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a central longitudinal axis, at least one fixation hole extending between the top and bottom surfaces and comprising an undercut therein, and at least one passage intersecting one of the undercuts. At least one resilient clip is ... 05/11/06 - 20060100625 - Adjustable bone plate A longitudinally curved adjustable bone plate comprising name to play how will the first plate having an end defined by at least two spaced prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., the bone; and a second plate having an end defined by ... 05/11/06 - 20060100624 - Intramedullary fixation device for metaphyseal long bone fractures A fixation system (10) includes a device having a nail portion (12) and a plate portion (14), preferably horizontally and vertically offset relative to the nail portion by a neck portion (16). The nail portion (12) includes preferably threaded screw holes (24, 26), and the plate portion (14) includes longitudinally ... 04/27/06 - 20060089648 - Versatile bone plate systems particularly suited to minimally invasive surgical procedures A bone plate adapted for distal radius fixation and other indications includes a first plate portion including one or more fastener-receiving apertures, a second plate portion also including one or more fastener-receiving apertures, and a mechanism coupling the first and second plate portions. The mechanism facilitates a first state, wherein ... 04/20/06 - 20060085001 - Plate system having bone portion engaging anchors and connecting plate A plating system includes bone portion engaging anchors coupled to a connecting plate in moveable relationship to vary the spacing between the anchoring points of the plating system to the bone portions. The plating system includes instrumentation and method for installation thereof. The plating system is capable of both passive ... 04/20/06 - 20060085000 - System for rib fixation System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing ribs with bone plates. ... 04/13/06 - 20060079901 - Translatable carriage fixation system Translational bone fixation assemblies, kits containing such assemblies, and methods of use are described herein. The described assemblies may be used in spinal fusion procedures in which a damaged or diseased disc (or part of a disc) is removed from between a pair of vertebrae and a spinal fusion spacer ... 04/13/06 - 20060079900 - Implant for fixing bones An implant for use in bone fixation, includes combination of the two materials: metal and plastic. The implant defines several passages with axles (3) running through the implant, which are suitable for receiving a bone fixation device, such as a bone screw. The passages are provided with a peripheral perimeter, ... 03/16/06 - 20060058797 - Device for osteosynthesis A device of performing osteosynthesis includes an osteosynthesis element, e.g., a bone plate, having an upper face, a lower face and an opening with a central axis linking the upper and lower faces. The opening receives a multi-axial pivotable insert for a longitudinal bone fixing element, such as a bone ... 03/16/06 - 20060058796 - Compression brace A surgical device for pressing and retaining adjacent bones against one another comprising a compression brace and separate fasteners. The compression brace has at least two fastener retaining portions. Each fastener retaining portion has a fastener hole therethrough for receiving a fastener, such as a screw or pin. A pair ... 03/16/06 - 20060058795 - Trochanteric cerclage plate A bone fixation system has at least one cerclage cable and an elongate bone plate. The bone plate has a bone contacting surface, first and second spaced side portions and an outer surface opposite said bone contacting surface. The elongate plate includes a plurality of apertures or openings therethrough surrounded ... 02/23/06 - 20060041260 - Fixation system with plate having holes with divergent axes and multidirectional fixators for use therethrough A fixation system includes a plate intended to be positioned against a bone and which includes a plurality of threaded holes for receiving the pegs. The threaded holes define respective axes at least two of which are oblique relative to each other. When the pegs are inserted axially through their ... 02/16/06 - 20060036250 - Antero-lateral plating systems for spinal stabilization A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the ... 02/16/06 - 20060036249 - Bone plate with screw lock A bone plate for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone has a span for extending across the discontinuity. The span has brackets for attaching to the bone. The brackets have countersunk bores terminating in apertures through which bone screws are placed in the bone. A lock screw aperture ... 02/09/06 - 20060030851 - Implant subsidence control An interbody device for the fixation and support of adjacent bone bodies includes a body for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the body. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration ... 02/02/06 - 20060025772 - Bone fusion plate A carpal fusion plate for use in fusion of the bones of the midcarpus or other bones. The fusion plate is concave and defines at least one round countersunk screw hole and at least one tapered elongate slotted aperture. The tapered elongate slotted aperture is narrower peripherally and broader centrally. ... 01/19/06 - 20060015103 - I-beam configuration bone plate A bone plate having a first opposing end containing screw-receiving apertures and a second opposing send containing screw-receiving apertures, the first opposing end and the second opposing end being joined by a plurality of bridging members, the bridging members having an I-beam configuration in cross-section and defining at least one ... 01/19/06 - 20060015102 - Fastener implant for osteosynthesis of fragments of a first metatarsal bone that is broken or osteotomized in its proximal portion and a corresponding osteosynthesis method The invention provides a fastener implant for osteosynthesis of fragments of the first metatarsal bone in its proximal portion situated towards the tarsal bone, the implant comprising at least a fastener element for fastening via a fastener face on or against the outside surface of the first metatarsal bone in ... 01/12/06 - 20060009771 - Bone stabilization system including plate having fixed-angle holes together with unidirectional locking screws and surgeon-directed locking screws A bone fixation system including a plate and a set of fixation locking screw. The plate defines a set of locking screw holes each having an internal thread. Each respective locking screw has a head with an external structure that is adapted to self-tap into the internal thread of a ... 01/12/06 - 20060009770 - Bone plate and bone screw system A bone screw having a head portion and a threaded shaft extending therefrom is described. The head portion has a top surface with a drive means formed therein coaxial with the threaded shaft and a profiled portion between the top surface and the threaded shaft. The profiled portion of the ... 01/05/06 - 20060004363 - Occipitocervical plate Methods and systems for occipital-cervical spinal fixation. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind ... 01/05/06 - 20060004362 - Distal radius bone plating system with locking and non-locking screws A bone plating system for fixating distal or proximal ends of long bones includes a bone plate having a head portion and a shaft portion, and a plurality of bone screws, at least one of which is a locking bone screw and at least one non-locking cancellous bone screw. The ... 01/05/06 - 20060004361 - Bone plate A bone plate for fixation of a fractured bone comprises a first portion having a first longitudinal axis, an upper surface and a lower surface and a second portion having a second longitudinal axis, an upper surface and a lower surface. The second portion is angled with respect to the ... 12/29/05 - 20050288673 - Low profile anterior thoracic and thoracolumbar plate A spinal implant assembly is provided for stabilizing the spine. The assembly includes an elongated plate, bolts, and nuts. The plate is fixed to vertebrae spanning an injury or deformity to a disc or vertebra using the bolts and nuts. Screws can provide additional stability. The nuts are configured to ... 12/15/05 - 20050277938 - Tri-joint implant methods Methods and devices are provided for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy elements of the spinal three-joint complex, such as the facet joints and discs. In one exemplary embodiment, a joint replacement system includes a facet replacement component that is adapted to replace and/or augment the facet joints, and ... 12/15/05 - 20050277937 - Bone plating system A plating system for bone includes a plate member. The plate member has a top surface and a bottom surface. A plurality of holes are defined by the plate member. Each of the holes extend between the top surface and the bottom surface along an axis. At least a first ... 12/08/05 - 20050273105 - Bone plate and screw system allowing bi-directional assembly Bone screws and bone plates are provided that offer the surgeon the ability to either assemble the screws to the plate, or the plate to the screws, depending on the surgeon's preference and the patient's circumstances. The bone screws and bone plates of the present invention include a combination of ... 12/08/05 - 20050273104 - Polymeric plate bendable without thermal energy and methods of manufacture An implantable plate for providing support to a bone of a subject when affixed thereto includes a polymeric body comprised of a biocompatible polymer having a desired amount of polymer molecule orientation in a first direction so that the plate can be bent to conform with a contour of the ... 12/01/05 - 20050267475 - Surgical device for capturing, positioning and aligning portions of a severed human sternum A surgical device for capturing, positioning and aligning portions of a severed human sternum via positioning around the costal cartilage portion of each of a paired set of ribs located on opposite sides of the severed sternum while simultaneously contacting and substantially surrounding the anterior and posterior portions of the ... 11/24/05 - 20050261690 - Bone fixation plate An apparatus for reducing the profile of a bone fixation plate while preventing backing out of screws is disclosed. The plate has at least two openings though which two screws can pass through bony tissue. The apparatus includes at least one section of relief and sections of engagement. As the ... 11/24/05 - 20050261689 - Bone fixation device A bone fixation device includes: a bone plate having a plurality of through holes; and one or a plurality of bone screws; wherein the bone plate is provided with a slide track on a surface thereof, and the bone plate is further provided with one or a plurality of sliding ... 11/24/05 - 20050261688 - Bone plate A bone plate has an upper surface, a lower surface, and at least one first hole extending through the upper and lower surfaces. The first hole has two or three vertically separate regions, each region communicating with or abutting the adjacent region. The first hole has a first upper region, ... 11/17/05 - 20050256526 - Bone distractor and method A bone distractor having four bone plate attachment members for affixation to the posterior and anterior maxilla and/or zygomatic buttress and to the posterior and anterior mandible, the attachment members mounted onto a pair of parallel rods, one rod being a threaded drive rod and the other being a releasable ... 11/03/05 - 20050245931 - Volar fixation system A volar fixation system includes a plate intended to be positioned against the volar side of the radial bone. The plate includes threaded holes for receiving fasteners which lock relative to the plate. ... 10/27/05 - 20050240187 - Expanded fixation of bones System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for expanded bone fixation with bone plates. ... 10/27/05 - 20050240186 - Bone fracture fixation systems with both multidirectional and unidirectional fixation devices A fixation system includes a device having a plurality of like threaded peg holes. Two types of pegs are couplable within the peg holes. One type is multidirectional, and the shaft can be oriented at various angles relative to an axis extending through the peg hole. Another peg is directionally-fixed ... 10/27/05 - 20050240185 - Spinal fixation plates and plate extensions A spinal fixation plate that is adapted to be implanted in a variety of positions in the occiput is provided. In general, the plate has a substantially planar configuration and it includes a mid-line or central portion having several thru-bores formed therein, and first and second opposed branch portions that ... 10/20/05 - 20050234458 - Expanded stabilization of bones Systems, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for expanded stabilization of bones. ... 10/20/05 - 20050234457 - Methods for treating fractures of the femur and femoral fracture devices The present invention relates to methods and devices for treating femoral fractures, wherein a polyaxial cross member is employed to accommodate a wide range of angles and anteversions/retroversions in the femur, and different securing mechanisms can also be employed to hold and retain such polyaxial cross member in place at ... 10/20/05 - 20050234456 - Plate system for minimally invasive support of the spine 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 ... 10/20/05 - 20050234455 - Bone fixation plate An apparatus for reducing the profile of a bone fixation plate while preventing backing out of screws is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one section of relief and sections of engagement. The plate has at least two openings though which two screws can pass through bony tissue. As the ... 10/13/05 - 20050228386 - Bone fixation device A bone fixation apparatus and associate method. The bone fixation apparatus includes a plate having a fixation hole, and a modular fastener received in the fixation hole. The bone fixation fastener includes a shaft member and an expandable head member. The shaft member has a outer cam at a first ... 09/29/05 - 20050216011 - Bone support plate assembly A sliding bone support plate assembly comprises at least first and second plates which slide with respect to each other, varying the length of the plate assembly by plate-on-plate sliding after bone screws mount the plate assembly to vertebrae in a recipient. The plates comprise cooperating sliding structures which cooperate ... 09/29/05 - 20050216010 - Method for installation of dynamic, single-lock anterior cervical plate system having non-detachably fastened and moveable segments An anterior cervical plating system having moveable plate segments to vary the overall length of the plate, moveable to allow and/or cause intersegmental compression of vertebral bodies, and coupled together by a non-detachable fastener. The plating system includes locking elements for locking only one bone screw to the plate, instrumentation, ... 09/29/05 - 20050216009 - Instrumentation for use with dynamic multilock anterior cervical plate system having non-detachably fastened and moveable segments An anterior cervical plating system having moveable plate segments to vary the overall length of the plate, moveable to allow and/or cause intersegmental compression of vertebral bodies, and coupled together by a non-detachable fastener. The plating system includes locking elements, each locking element adapted to lock at least two bone ... 09/29/05 - 20050216008 - Bone fixation implants The present invention is generally directed to an improved bone fixation implant that provides tactile indication of the top surface of the implant. In one embodiment, an implant comprises a top surface, a bottom bone-contacting surface, and recessed portion disposed in the top surface of the implant to provide a ... 09/01/05 - 20050192578 - Bone plates with locking apertures Systems for fixing bones, including, among others, bone plates with locking apertures, fasteners for use with the locking apertures, and methods of using the bone plates and/or fasteners for fixing bones. ... 09/01/05 - 20050192577 - Bone plate system and methods Bone plate systems and anchor retainers are provided for use in surgical implants and bone repair. In a preferred form, the bone plate defines a multi-tier member for receiving bone anchors for securing multiple bones or bone fragments in a desired relationship. The bone plate may include bores for receiving ... 08/25/05 - 20050187553 - Bone fixation device A bone fixation device is provided that includes one or more plates and one or more screws having an acruate outer surface. One or more fastener-receiving apertures with a frustoconical inner surface extend through the plate. The bone fixation device may also include one or more locking arrangements that are ... 08/25/05 - 20050187552 - Multilock anterior cervical plating system Anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive preloading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws, with those engaging the vertebrae deployed in highly convergent pairs. The bone screws have a tapered self-tapping leading end, an increasing root diameter with ... 08/25/05 - 20050187551 - Bone plate system with bone screws fixed by secondary compression A bone plating system includes a plate, fixed angle and variable angle bone screws, and corresponding set screws for each type of the bone screws. The plate includes common openings adapted to receive the variable and fixed angle bone screws, both of which can be locked relative to the plate ... 08/18/05 - 20050182408 - Osteosynthetic bone plate The invention relates to an osteosynthetic bone plate which has elongated compression cavities containing eccentric countersinkings. The plate comprises a longitudinal axis (X), a transverse axis (Y), a plate upper side and a plate lower side, whereby the latter is placed facing the bone fragments. The bone plate also comprises ... 08/18/05 - 20050182407 - Spinal stabilization implant and method of application Vertebra bodies in the human spine are stabilized through the use of minimally invasive surgery for the implantation of an elongate implant plate assembly having spaced first and second screw receiving socket elements which are configured for respective attachment to first and second spaced vertebra with the aid of bone ... 08/18/05 - 20050182406 - System for stabilization of fractures of convex articular bone surfaces including subchondral support structure A fracture fixation system is provided for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone which has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface, and particularly the proximal humerus. The system includes a plate element positionable on the long bone substantially opposite the head portion of the long ... 08/18/05 - 20050182405 - System for stabilization of fractures of convex articular bone surfaces including subchondral support structure A fracture fixation system is provided for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone which has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface. The system includes a plate element positionable on the long bone substantially opposite the head portion of the long bone and on a first ... 08/18/05 - 20050182404 - Anterior bone plate system and method of use An anterior bone plate system is provided that promotes osseous fusion and allows subsidence while restricting extension. The bone plate system requires a minimum number of screws for securing the plate onto bone, thus reducing the amount of osseous tissue damage incurred by the bone structures to which they are ... 08/18/05 - 20050182403 - Fixture for spines A spine fixture includes a first engaging plate having at least two first holes, a second engaging plate interconnected with the first engaging plate and having at least two second holes and screws extending to the first holes and the second holes for securely engaging the first engaging plate and ... 08/11/05 - 20050177161 - Static anterior cervical plate A bone plate for use in anterior cervical spinal fixation has interlocking components to prevent dislodgement of the plate due to anatomical forces. The plate is formed in the shape of a block letter C and the exposed surface is smooth to prevent trauma to internal body tissue. The plate ... 08/11/05 - 20050177160 - Dynamic cervical plate A dynamic cervical plate has a ratchet and pawl mechanism that allows the cervical plate to post operatively shorten the length of the plate and maintain compression between adjacent vertebrae. The plate has an elongated shaft with teeth on one surface and a groove along each longitudinal edge. A lateral ... 08/04/05 - 20050171544 - Bone plate with toothed aperture Systems, including methods and apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones using bone plates having toothed apertures for retaining fasteners. ... 07/28/05 - 20050165401 - Pelvic fixation plate A reconstruction plate for reconstructing a load-bearing anatomical structure, such as a fractured acetabulum, and methods for using the same, are described. The plate primarily includes: (1) an attachment member having at least one aperture formed therein; (2) an optional additional attachment member extending from the attachment member, the additional ... 07/28/05 - 20050165400 - Variable angle locked bone fixation system A bone fixation assembly for securing a fixation device such as a bone plate, to bone includes a fixation device, including at least a through hole with isolated protrusions (such as pegs or spikes); and locking bone engaging members such as screws. The screw has a shank with a thread ... 07/21/05 - 20050159747 - Volar fixation system including guide A volar fixation system includes a plate intended to be positioned against the volar side of the radial bone. The plate includes threaded holes for receiving pegs which lock relative to the plate. The system also includes a guide which is provided on top of the volar plate and includes ... 07/14/05 - 20050154392 - Fracture fixation system A fracture fixation system in which a plate is secured to stable bone and posts are inserted at varying angles into an unstable bone fragment by engaging in rotatable bearings which are fixedly secured in the plate when the posts are fully engaged in the bone fragment. The bearings are ... 07/07/05 - 20050149026 - Static & dynamic cervical plates and cervical plate constructs A cervical bone plate includes a graft window that allows access to and/or visualization of a bone graft area of the cervical spine after attachment of the present cervical plate to the vertebrae. The window is preferably, but not necessarily, sized for maximum exposure of the graft area and/or the ... 06/30/05 - 20050143740 - Implant retaining device There is provided an implant retaining device, which has the effect of preventing an intervertebral implant from jutting out of the receiving bed. The implant retaining device generally includes a plate having at least one throughbore to receive a screw, and a screw for securing the plate to the vertebrae. ... 06/23/05 - 20050137597 - Dynamic cervical plates and cervical plate constructs N-level internally dynamizing cervical plates and cervical plate constructs in accordance with the present principles, provide unconstrained sliding interconnection between the various plate components after installation on a cervical spine. A tongue-and-groove configuration between the various plate segments provides a constant thickness over the dynamizing portions. Detents provided relative the ... 06/23/05 - 20050137596 - Spinal-column buttress plate assembly and method for attachment A spinal-column (e.g., cervical-column) buttress plate assembly and method for attaching together first and second vertebral bodies of a spinal column (e.g., cervical column) of a medical patient. Bone screws are inserted into the vertebral bodies at optimum locations on the vertebral bodies. A buttress plate having an elongated slot ... 06/16/05 - 20050131412 - Bone plate and method for using bone plate Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a bone plate apparatus and methods for using the bone plate apparatus. More particularly, in one embodiment the bone plate apparatus and/or method may be used in connection with a laminoplasty procedure. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |