Spinal fixation device
US5591235A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An spinal fixation device for stabilizing vertebrae. A hollow screw is inserted into a hole saw recess in each adjoining vertebrae. A channel is cut into the vertebrae into which a joining rod is inserted such that no part of the device protrudes above the bone. A locking cap is used to secure the rod to the screws.
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