Spine distraction implant and method
US6514256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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