Non-threaded spinal implant
US5458638A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/907
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant is disclosed for use in spinal stabilization. In one preferred embodiment, the implant is a body having side walls extending between upper and lower walls with openings on the upper and lower walls. The side walls are solid and oppose disk material.
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