Laminoplasty implants and methods of use

US6635087B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Christopher Angelucci · Schwenksville, US
• Michael L. Boyer, II · Paoli, US
• David C. Paul · Phoenixville, US
• Christopher J. Ryan · Belle Bridge, US
• Amit Sinha · San Jose, US
• Martin Walter · West Chester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2001
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 14, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S606/91
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Implants for use in the spinal column are disclosed. The implants comprise a bone allograft coupled with a non-allogenic plate. The plate has ends that fasten to opposing spine segments, and an intermediate portion that engages the allograft using deformable fingers, or with a hollow portion sized to receive and hold part of the allograft, or with fixed tabs. Methods of using the implants are also disclosed.