Patent ID: 8518041
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A modular system for anterior fixation of a first and second vertebrae comprising: a plurality of fasteners, the plurality of fasteners having a fastener radius of curvature; a first v-plate comprising a connection interface, the first v-plate have a plurality of fastener holes, each of the plurality of fastener holes adapted to receive one of the plurality of fasteners such that the first v-plate is operable to be attached to a first vertebra; a second v-plate comprising a connection interface, the second v-plate having a plurality of fastener holes, each of the plurality of fastener holes adapted to receive one of the plurality of fasteners such that the second v-plate is operable to be attached to a second vertebra; and an I-plate comprising an I-beam configuration adapted to couple the I-plate to the connection interface of the first v-plate along a central part of the first v-plate and the connection interface of the second v-plate along a central part of the second v-plate, the I-plate having a plurality of indentations along opposing lateral edges, the plurality of indentations comprising a plate radius of curvature greater than the fastener radius of curvature to allow for adjustment between the I-plate and the first v-plate and the second v-plate, the I-plate operable to abut the plurality of fasteners along the opposing lateral edges at the plurality of indentations so as to prevent back out of the structures.