Systems and methods for promoting sacroiliac joint fusion
US10179014B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8822
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.
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