Stabilizing bone using spinal fixation devices and systems
US10517646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method of stabilizing bone, including providing a fixation assembly including an anchoring element and a coupling element, the coupling element having an upper surface with a first diameter defining a first bore extending along a first axis, a lower surface with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter defining a second bore extending along a second axis, the first and second axes intersect such that the first and second bores are in communication with one another and an internal surface area defining a seating portion adjacent to the lower surface, and the anchoring element having a head portion positioned within a coupling element; securing the fixation assembly to bone.
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