Low profile plate
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.
1. A spinal system comprising:
a plate member comprising a first opening for receiving a first fastener therein and a second opening for receiving a second fastener therein, wherein the first fastener is configured to engage a bone member in an upward direction and the second fastener is configured to engage a bone member is a downward direction, wherein the plate member comprises a pair of arms, wherein each of the arms includes a window formed therein;
a first fastener received in the first opening;
a second fastener received in the second opening, wherein at least one of the first fastener and the second fastener is curved; and
a spacer member attachable to the plate member.
2. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the plate member comprises a pair of arms.
3. The spinal system of claim 2 , wherein each of the arms includes a laterally extending protrusion.
4. The spinal system of claim 3 , wherein the spacer comprises a pair of notches, wherein each of the laterally extending protrusions of the plate member is configured to extend into a respective notch of the spacer member.
5. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the spacer member comprises a pair of bump out members, wherein each of the bump out members are configured to be received within a respective window.
6. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein each of the windows comprises a fully enclosed perimeter.
7. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the plate member comprises a first channel and a second channel for receiving a portion of one or more instruments therein.
8. The spinal system of claim 7 , wherein the first channel is threaded and the second channel is non-threaded.
9. The spinal system of claim 1 , wherein the spacer member comprises allograft.
10. A spinal system comprising:
a plate member comprising a first opening for receiving a first fastener therein and a second opening for receiving a second fastener therein, wherein the first fastener is configured to engage a bone member in an upward direction and the second fastener is configured to engage a bone member is a downward direction, wherein the plate member comprises a pair of arms, wherein each of the arms includes a window formed therein;
a first fastener received in the first opening;
a second fastener received in the second opening, wherein at least one of the first fastener and the second fastener is curved; and
a spacer member attachable to the plate member, wherein the spacer member is formed of allograft.
11. The spinal system of claim 10 , wherein the plate member comprises a pair of arms.
12. The spinal system of claim 11 , wherein each of the arms includes a laterally extending protrusion.
13. The spinal system of claim 12 , wherein the spacer comprises a pair of notches, wherein each of the laterally extending protrusions of the plate member is configured to extend into a respective notch of the spacer member.
14. The spinal system of claim 10 , wherein the spacer member comprises a pair of bump out members, wherein each of the bump out members are configured to be received within a respective window.
15. The spinal system of claim 10 , wherein each of the windows comprises a fully enclosed perimeter.
16. The spinal system of claim 10 , wherein the plate member comprises a first channel and a second channel for receiving a portion of one or more instruments therein.
17. The spinal system of claim 16 , wherein the first channel is threaded and the second channel is non-threaded.
18. The spinal system of claim 17 , wherein the first channel is completely enclosed and the second channel is partially enclosed.