Low Profile Plate

摘要

The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer.

主权项

1. A spinal system comprising:
a spacer for inserting into an intervertebral space, the spacer including:
an upper surface,a lower surface, andan opening that extends between the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein the spacer is formed of a first member operably coupled to a second member; a plate for abutting the spacer, the plate including:
a plate body,a first opening formed in the plate body for receiving a first bone screw, wherein the first opening is angled in an upward direction;a second opening formed in the plate body for receiving a second bone screw, wherein the second opening is angled in a downward direction;a set screw for preventing back-out of both the first and the second bone screws, wherein the set screw has a first position whereby the first and second bone screws can be inserted past the set screw and into the first and second openings and a second position following rotation of the set screw whereby the first and second bone screws are prevented from backing out by the set screw, anda pair of extensions that extend from the plate body, wherein the extensions are configured to engage the spacer; a first bone screw for inserting into the first opening in the plate body, wherein the first bone screw is configured to be inserted into a first vertebral body; and a second bone screw for inserting into the second opening in the plate body, wherein the second bone screw is configured to be inserted into a second vertebral body different from the vertebral body.