Spinal fixation device and method
US4369769A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal fixation device in which sleeves or spacers are placed over or around spinal rods in order to obtain better reduction of spinal fractures or spinal deformities. The sleeves can be made in various thicknesses so that the surgeon can obtain optimum fixation in each case. The sleeves can be made of any biologically compatible material.
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