Occipitocervical plate
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May 17, 2011
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Jan 5, 2006
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May 25, 2005
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May 25, 2004
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Methods, systems, and kits for occipital-cervical spinal fixation are provided. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind the spinous process of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, upon installation. A second bend in the arms allows attachment to the C2 vertebra. The system may be dimensioned for pediatric installation. A bone graft material may be held in place between the cervical vertebrae and the skull by installing a cable to the installed system to retain the bone graft material in place.
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