Prosthesis for the replacement of a posterior element of a vertebra
US6902580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic replacement for a posterior element of a vertebra comprising portions that replace the natural lamina and the four natural facets. The prosthetic replacement may also include portions that replace one or more of the natural spinous process and the two natural transverse processes. If desired, the prosthesis replacement may also replace the natural pedicles. A method for replacing a posterior element of a vertebra is also provided.
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