Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof
US12156679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of stabilizing a spine providing a fixation system, the fixation system including, a bone fastener, and a modular assembly attachable to the bone fastener. The modular assembly includes a tulip element and a ring element positioned in the tulip element to restrict motion between the bone fastener and the tulip element to uniplanar motion.
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