Monoblock implant and method for cervical spine fusion surgery
US11801147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monoblock implant for fusing a cervical motion segment includes (a) an interbody portion configured to be positioned between superior and inferior vertebral bodies, of the cervical motion segment, with a first side of the interbody portion facing a first uncinate joint of the cervical motion segment and a second side of the interbody portion facing a second uncinate joint of the cervical motion segment, (b) a first wing extending away from the first side to extend into the first uncinate joint, and (c) a second wing extending away from the second side to extend into the second uncinate joint.
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