Method and device for fixing spondylolisthesis posteriorly
US6086589A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/864
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for fixation of spondylolisthesis includes an elongated, threaded, hollow shaft which is threaded into a bore hole correctly formed between correctly aligned vertebrae posteriorly. The shaft includes a plurality of openings therethrough in the distal and proximal ends to allow bone and fibrous through growth to stabilize the vertebrae to decrease associated pain.
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