Method and apparatus for spondylolysis repair
US10413334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are fixation devices for repairing spondylolysis. The fixation device can include a first anchor, a second anchor, and a bridge that couples the first and second anchors together. In use, the first anchor can be implanted on one side of a pars fracture, the second anchor can be implanted on the other side of the pars fracture, and the bridge can span across the pars fracture. In some embodiments, the fixation device can be compressible to promote healing of the fracture.
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