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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2011
Applicants:
Todd Wallenstein, Ashburn, VA (US);
Megan Mcmullen, Leesburg, VA (US);
Larry Mcclintock, Gore, VA (US);
Inventors:
Todd Wallenstein, Ashburn, VA (US);
Megan McMullen, Leesburg, VA (US);
Larry McClintock, Gore, VA (US);
Assignee:
K2M, Inc., Leesburg, VA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/88 (2006.01); A61B 17/80 (2006.01); A61B 17/70 (2006.01); A61B 17/17 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/7059 (2013.01); A61B 17/8009 (2013.01); A61B 17/8047 (2013.01); A61B 17/1757 (2013.01); A61B 17/8023 (2013.01); A61B 17/8085 (2013.01);
Abstract
A spinal plate that is self-adjusting along its longitudinal axis to accommodate subsidence that may occur and aid in loading the bone graft to promote boney fusion while providing rigid fixation. The spinal plate is configured to inhibit loosening or backing out of bone screws.