Flexible systems for spinal stabilization and fixation
US7229441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for spinal stabilization and fixation replace, reconstruct or augment the spinal ligamentous and/or bony tissues resected during surgical procedures. The spinal stabilization system includes at least an implant configured to span the intervertebral disc space with at least one of its ends attached to a respective vertebral body by at least one anchor. The system has a low profile conformable to the spinal anatomy.
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