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The method further includes securing the cervical spine plate to the vertebrae with fasteners. The method also includes drilling holes into the vertebrae such that the cervical spine plate can be secured to the vertebrae, wherein the drilling is performed using the secured cervical spine plate as a guide. The method also includes placing the alignment guide over distraction pins which are mounted to vertebrae. A cervical spine plate can also be designed to attach directly to an alignment guide without the use of a bracket.Ī method for mounting a cervical spine plate includes mounting the cervical spine plate to an alignment guide. The alignment guide further includes a fastener configured to secure the alignment guide to the bracket such that the alignment guide is secured to the cervical spine plate. The alignment guide also includes a second connector proximate to a second end of the alignment guide, wherein the second connector is configured to attach to a second pin inserted into a second vertebra. The alignment guide includes a first connector proximate to a first end of the alignment guide, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a first pin inserted into a first vertebra. The bracket is configured to mount to a cervical spine plate. This is followed by placement of an anterior cervical plate, and screws are used to attach the plate to the vertebral bodies above and below the disk space into which the graft/cage was placed.Ī cervical spine plate attachment system includes a bracket and an alignment guide. The typical surgical sequence is to perform an anterior cervical discectomy, followed by placement of a structural bone graft or cage with bone graft into the disk space for the fusion. 30, 2015, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUNDĬervical spine plates are commonly used in anterior cervical spine fusion operations to stabilize the spine while the fusion heals. 9,962,206 issued on May 8, 2018), which claims the priority benefit of U.S. 12, 2017), which is a Continuation of U.S. It may also increase screw pullout and construct strength.The present application is a Continuation of U.S. The anatomic placement of iliac bolts provides for improved alignment of constructs while addressing spinal deformities. The anatomic models illustrate and support the utilization of an anatomic technique for fixation due to the lessening of muscle trauma, alignment of the rod systems, and preservation of the cortical surfaces. Utilization of anatomic models and discussion of present surgical technique for iliac bolt fixation (traditional) compared and contrasted to newer technique using the anatomic landmarks and structures of the iliac crest. The technique reviewed provides for the screw heads to be placed in a more anatomic position, allowing rods to be laid parallel without the detachment of the erector spinous muscles. Placement of iliac fixation traditionally has been performed using offset connectors, devascularizing the iliac muscles, in addition to the posterior iliac spine. Review of traditional and new 'anatomic' techniques for placement of iliac-spinal fixation. An illustrative technique display and discussions.

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