Abstract: A bone fixing device and in particular a device for stabilizing cervical vertebrae is provided, (with) a plate (2, 200) with at least one recess (5) for guiding through a section (15, 61, 62) of a bone screw (6, 60), a connecting element (20, 30), displaceable in the recess, for connecting the bone screw to the plate and a securing device (10, 11) for securing the connecting element against falling out of the recess.

Abstract: A bone fixing device and in particular a device for stabilising cervical vertebrae is provided, (with) a plate (2, 200) with at least one recess (5) for guiding through a section (15, 61, 62) of a bone screw (6, 60), a connecting element (20, 30), displaceable in the recess, for connecting the bone screw to the plate and a securing device (10, 11) for securing the connecting element against falling out of the recess.

Abstract: A bone fixing device and in particular a device for stabilizing cervical vertebrae is provided, (with) a plate (2, 200) with at least one recess (5) for guiding through a section (15, 61, 62) of a bone screw (6, 60), a connecting element (20, 30), displaceable in the recess, for connecting the bone screw to the plate and a securing device (10, 11) for securing the connecting element against falling out of the recess.

Abstract: A drill guide for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the drill guide generally includes a support member having first and second arms mated thereto. Each arm includes a proximal end and a distal end having at least one barrel coupled thereto and defining a lumen for receiving a tool. One or both arms can be slidably movable along the support member to allow the distance between the arms to be adjusted. In use, the arms can be adjusted to engage a spinal fixation plate and to position the barrels on each arm in alignment with bores formed in the fixation plate. The drill guide can then be used to drill, awl, tap, and insert implants, such as spinal screws, into the vertebral bodies to attach the fixation plate thereto.

Abstract: A guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the guide device generally includes a support member having first and second arms mated thereto. Each arm includes a proximal end and a distal end having at least one guide member coupled thereto and defining a pathway for receiving a tool. One or both arms can be slidably movable along the support member to allow the distance between the arms to be adjusted. In use, the arms can be adjusted to couple to a spinal fixation plate and to position the guide member on each arm in alignment with the fixation plate. The guide device can then be used to drill, awl, tap, and insert implants, such as spinal screws, into the vertebral bodies to attach the fixation plate thereto.

Abstract: A drill guide for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the drill guide generally includes a support member having first and second arms mated thereto. Each arm includes a proximal end and a distal end having at least one barrel coupled thereto and defining a lumen for receiving a tool. One or both arms can be slidably movable along the support member to allow the distance between the arms to be adjusted. In use, the arms can be adjusted to engage a spinal fixation plate and to position the barrels on each arm in alignment with bores formed in the fixation plate. The drill guide can then be used to drill, awl, tap, and insert implants, such as spinal screws, into the vertebral bodies to attach the fixation plate thereto.

Abstract: A bone fixing device and in particular a device for stabilising cervical vertebrae is provided, (with) a plate (2, 200) with at least one recess (5) for guiding through a section (15, 61, 62) of a bone screw (6, 60), a connecting element (20, 30), displaceable in the recess, for connecting the bone screw to the plate and a securing device (10, 11) for securing the connecting element against falling out of the recess.

Abstract: A surgical implant for spinal fixation formed by a rigid bent titanium frame having wire receiving means. Spinal fixation implants are used to correct abnormal curvature of, and/or impart stability to, the spine by immobilising a plurality of vertebrae with respect to each other. A rigid bullet shaped frame which fits neatly onto the posterior surface of the spine to embrace at least two bones is fixed in place by means of fixation wires passed around or looped through the frame and passing through holes in the bones to immobilise the embraced bones with respect to each other. The frame has a substantially rectangular cross-section. An improved surgical implant results from the provision of wire receiving means which prevent the fixation wires moving relative to the frame and the bullet shaped frame of rectangular cross-section which improves the stability of a fixed implant by close conformity of the implant to the shape of the spine.

Abstract: A device for applying an aneurysm clip includes a novel lockable steerable endoscope (12), having steering mechanism (14), and a novel surgical device for applying the clip including an applicator (22) for the clip (24) comprising a remote actuator in the form of a flexible shaft (44) inside a flexible conduit (42), both running inside the endoscope, and jaws for holding the clip at the distal end of the shaft. The endoscope is steered to the site of the aneurysm and locked in position. The applicator is introduced into the endoscope, and moved to the site of the aneurysm by driving both the shaft and the conduit by drive mechanisms in the housing (20). The clip, when in position around the aneurysm, is actuated by movement of the shaft out of the conduit to open the jaws and release the clip which closes around the aneurysm.