BONE SCREW LOCKING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Devices and methods to prevent a screw from backing out of a plate. The plat e includes an aperture for receiving a screw that is attached to the bone. A mount is positioned adjacent to the aperture and extends out from a face of the plate. A locking mechanism is attached to the mount and sized to extend over at least a portion of the inserted screw to prevent the screw from backing out of the aperture. One method comprises inserting a screw into the aperture to attach the plate to the bone. A locking mechanism is then attach ed to the mount. The locking mechanism is sized to extend over bone screw and prevent the screw from backing out.