Patent ID: 6306136
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
An implant for osteosynthesis of the spine, comprising a plate having one end configured for attachment to a first vertebra and a second end configured for attachment to a second vertebra with the aid of bone fixation screws, said plate having first and second receiving elements, each element including a body portion with at least one hole for the bone fixation screws, each of the first and second element body portions being able to slide relative to the other in a direction corresponding to a closing together or distancing of the two vertebrae relative to one another and said first and second elements each being provided with means associated with each element for selectively allowing the free sliding of said elements or locking the said elements in a position chosen from among a plurality of positions in said direction defined by the mutual sliding engagement between the said elements.