Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant
US6883520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and one or more relatively rigid portions may then be implanted such that the flexible portion is situated in the first region and the rigid portion lies in the second region whereby the implant will remain dynamically stable and resist migration.
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