Devices and methods for spinal stabilization and instrumentation
US11173040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4495
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing spinal percutaneous delivery of an implant that can rigidly fixate the spinous process of a first superior bone and a second inferior bone of a functional spinal unit. In one aspect, the device comprises two bone abutment members connected via an interconnecting member. In another aspect, the method comprises implanting at least two spinal implant apparatus within a target disc space via an implantation apparatus. In another aspect, a placement instrument comprising an implant delivery segment, an anchor segment, and an articulating arm is disclosed.
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