Patent ID: 8574270
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone plate assembly comprising: at least one plate segment having at least one aperture extending therethrough for receiving a head portion of a bone screw; and means supported by the plate segment and intersecting the aperture for retaining the head portion of the bone screw with respect to the plate segment, wherein the means for retaining the head portion of the bone screw is defined by a spring rod; the plate segment includes an upstanding yoke for supporting a central mounting portion of the spring rod, wherein the aperture is defined at least in part by an upstanding peripheral wall, and a window is formed in the wall for accommodating passage of a retention portion of the spring rod; said assembly further comprising a bone screw, wherein the head portion of the bone screw includes a reception groove for engagement by a retention portion of the spring rod.