- Patent Title: Antero-lateral plating systems and methods for spinal stabilization
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Application No.: US11109164Application Date: 2005-04-19
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Publication No.: US07678113B2Publication Date: 2010-03-16
- Inventor: Anthony J. Melkent
- Applicant: Anthony J. Melkent
- Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- Main IPC: A61B17/80
- IPC: A61B17/80

Abstract:
A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the vertebrae from an approach extending in the anterior-posterior directions.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060241615A1 Antero-lateral plating systems and methods for spinal stabilization Public/Granted day:2006-10-26
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