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26

In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an implant assembly that comprises a cervical plate that is affixed to multiple vertebrae of the spine of a patient using a plurality of screws. Thus, one or more levels of the spine are immobilized. In use, it is advantageous that these screws are prevented from backing out of the cervical plate over time. The present disclosure provides a locking mechanism for this purpose.

Added by DJM 5 2021