Posterior oblique lumbar arthrodesis
US6626905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and methods for spinal stabilization are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides greater stabilization of vertebral bodies through methods including combinations of bilateral external fixation systems and intervertebral implants to provide greater fusion stability, greater motion segment stability, faster fusion, reduced pain, reduced chance of migration, reduced chance of subsidence, etc.
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