Spinal prosthesis device which stabilises lamina after laminoplasty

摘要

This surgical implant device (9) may be used to stabilize the lamina of the spine after a laminoplasty. The device comprises a plate (10) having opposite longitudinal edges (11 and 12) which are spaced and shaped for engagement in an operative position with the severed edges of the lamina; and retaining means comprising a spring clip (13) having two arms (14 and 15) extending from the plate (10), and a U-shaped section (18) to engage around the spine.