Articulating spinal implant
US7270681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00634
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulating spinal implant for intervertebral disc replacement. The articulating spinal implant is formed from two elements, each engaging one of an adjacent pair of vertebra. An articulating mechanism between the two elements resists compression and lateral movement between the vertebra, but allows the adjacent vertebra to articulate about an instantaneous axis of rotation.
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