Adjustable spinal implant
US10751094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a non-invasively adjustable spinal system for treatment of a subject having spondylolisthesis includes a first implantable actuator having at least one anchoring structure, the anchoring structure configured to facilitate securement of the first implantable actuator to a portion of the sacrum of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include an adjustment element, configured to be coupled to the first implantable actuator, the adjustment element having an engagement structure configured to engage at least one transverse process of a lumbar vertebra of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include a driving element, wherein remote activation of the driving element causes movement of the adjustment element in relation to the first implantable actuator.
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