Spine distraction implant and method
US6149652A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.
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