DR. ALFRED LEONARD RHYNE, MD
Medical Practice at Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC

License number

North Carolina 29500

Professional information

Alfred Leonard Rhyne, Charlotte NC

Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgeon

Address:

2001 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

Education:

University of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Doctor of Medicine
University of Maryland Medical Center - Fellowship - Spine

Board certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Alfred Leonard Rhyne, Charlotte NC

Specialties:

Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

Work:

Orthocarolina Spine Center
2001 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

Education:

University of North Carolina (1984)

Anterior Cervical Plate

US Patent:

2006028, Dec 21, 2006

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/153630

Inventors:

Alfred Rhyne - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606069000

Abstract:

An anterior cervical plate is adapted to engage at least two vertebrae along the anterior cervical spine. The plate comprises at least one cross connector member connecting two substantially parallel support bars. The anterior surface of the cross connector member is recessed for providing room for the esophagus. The posterior surface of the cross connector member extends slightly into the center of an intervertebral disc space for securing implanted bone graft material, and of course any other suitable intervertebral implant spacer. The preferred configuration of the cross connector member provides torsional resistance for the bone plate. At least two openings are formed in the plate for receiving a fastener therein for fixing the plate to the anterior cervical spine.