Lumbar spine fixation device
US7135024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spine fixation device is described that includes an alignment plate having top and bottom surfaces for temporary attachment to a pair of adjacent vertebrae on a body, at least two surgical screws, and at least one spacer. The alignment plate is adapted not to move transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The plate includes at least two openings spaced from each other a distance such that at least two of the openings open onto adjacent vertebrae, and has a predetermined angle formed therein so as to position adjacent vertebrae at a predetermined angle. The adjacent vertebrae are thus fixedly secured at the predetermined angle by the plate.
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