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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2005
Charles A. Dickinson, Millington, TN (US);
Harold S. Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Terrance Strohkirch, Cordova, TN (US);
Charles A. Dickinson, Millington, TN (US);
Harold S. Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Terrance Strohkirch, Cordova, TN (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided that include a plate member engageable to the spinal column with an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a coupling member having a post extending through at least one opening of the plate member and an anchor member pivotally captured in a receiver member of the coupling member below a lower surface of the plate member. A locking member secures the plate member to the coupling member. A crown in the receiver member of the coupling member is engaged by the plate member to secure the anchor member in position relative to the coupling member.