| 摘要 |
An anterior cervical plate (10) is adapted to engage at least two vertebrae along the anterior cervical spine. The plate (10) comprises at least one cross connector member (18) connecting two substantially parallel support bars (12 & 14) . The anterior surface (11) of the cross connector member (18) is recessed for providing room for the esophagus. The posterior surface (27) of the cross connector member (18) extends slightly into the center of an intervertebral disc space for securing implanted bone graft material, and of course any other suitable intervertebral implant spacer. The preferred configuration of the cross connector member (18) provides torsional resistance for the bone plate (10) . At least two openings (20) are formed in the plate (10) for receiving a fastener therein for fixing the plate (10) to the anterior cervical spine.
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