Vertebral body prosthesis
US5236460A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32516
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vertebral prosthesis locates between vertebral bodies of a human body. The prosthesis has tubular inner and outer bodies that telescope relative to each other. Each body has a platform on its end. The platform secures to adjacent vertebral bodies. Sharp pins on the platform pierce the vertebral bodies to stabilize the prosthesis. A bracket slides laterally and secures by screws to sides of the vertebral bodies.
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