Spinal stabilizing and guiding fixation system
US11890037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00862
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system to stabilize and guide the growth of the spinal column includes an elongated support member having a width and a length and a guiding connector having a bone connecting portion and a guiding portion. The bone connecting portion secures the guiding connector to a vertebrae and the guiding portion has a bearing element with a passageway adapted to receive the elongated support member. The bearing element permits relative sliding movement of the elongated support element in the passageway of the bearing element. The system may further include a bone fixation element has an elongated support member receiving channel, a locking mechanism and a bone anchoring portion. The bone anchoring portion secures the bone fixation element to bone. The locking mechanism secures the elongated support member in the channel. The guiding connector is moveable along the elongated support member to permit and control the growth of the spinal column along a predetermined path.
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