Plate for Surgical Fusion Design for Transnasal Placement

Abstract

An implant system for the fusion of the occipitocervical joint is provided. The system involves a pair of plates including a right plate and a left plate. The right plate has a first right plate opening and a second right plate opening. The left plate has a first left plate opening and a second left plate opening. The system also includes at least four bone fixation fasteners. Two fasteners are engageable with the plates and capable of fixing with the occipital condyle. The other two fasteners are engageable with the plates and capable of fixing with the C1 lateral mass.

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