Vertebral fixation apparatus

摘要

A vertebral fixation apparatus includes a fixation plate respectively secured to the root portions of adjacent transverse processes, rather than the adjacent spinous processes, a superior saddle portion and an inferior saddle portion respectively formed on an upper and a lower portion of the fixation plate for holding a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process within the superior and inferior saddle portions for stably securing the fixation plate on the adjacent vertebrae for distracting the adjacent vertebrae for relieving the pressure and pain of the spinal cord and nerve.

主权项

1. A vertebral fixation apparatus comprising:
a fixation plate; a superior saddle portion formed on an upper portion of said fixation plate, adapted for holding a superior spinous process in said superior saddle portion, said superior saddle portion adapted to be secured to at least a root portion of a superior transverse process; an inferior saddle portion formed on a lower portion of said fixation plate, adapted for holding an inferior spinous process in said inferior saddle portion, said inferior saddle portion adapted to be secured to at least a root portion of an inferior transverse process; and said fixation plate adapted to hold adjacent spinous processes in between said superior saddle portion and said inferior saddle portion, and said fixation plate adapted for covering at least a superior vertebral arch and an inferior vertebral arch.