CERVICAL SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

A method and device for stabilizing cervical vertebrae includes a plate (36) with at least two slots (34). The device also includes at least two screws (14) including a lower threaded bone-engaging shaft (40), a shoulder (44) which will not pass through the plate slots (34), and an upper threaded shaft (42). The screws are positioned and the plate rests on the top of the screw shoulders. Locking, low profile caps (52) secure the plate to the screws.