Systems for treatment of spinal deformities
US10603084B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8695
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein include systems for the treatment of spinal deformity in children by harnessing growth modulation without requiring vertebral fusion. In some embodiments, the system uses flexible or moveable elements to selectively apply and tune forces and moments to the spine instead of rigid fixation and vertebral segment fusion.
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