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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2020
Depuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
John Riley Hawkins, Cumberland, RI (US);
Thomas J. Gamache, Westport, MA (US);
Michael Sorrenti, Middleboro, MA (US);
Alexander Grinberg, Auburndale, MA (US);
Michael A. Fisher, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of spinal stabilization, and particularly that of cervical spinal stabilization, are provided herein. More specifically, methods and systems are disclosed for effectively positioning occipital plates and spinal fixation assemblies within target vertebrae, while also reducing any associated patient trauma (e.g., muscle stripping, tissue damage, etc.). The systems and methods can utilize trans-lamina delivery of the spinal fixation assemblies to allow for the positioning of the fixation elements along the midline of the patient's spine.