Patent · US Expired

Spinal fixation support device and methods of using

US7060066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2002
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/701
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal fixation system and methods are provided that includes a plurality of pillars each positioned through a compromised vertebra and into the lower or upper endplates of the neighboring healthy vertebrae.

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