Method and apparatus for implant stability
US7462196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An method and apparatus is provided for achieving stability of an implant in an intervertebral space of the human body, including an implant having a superior surface and an inferior surface, the surfaces having no significant protrusions extending therefrom and at least one modular projection mateable with one of each superior and inferior surface of the implant to achieve stability within the intervertebral space. The implants can be selected form a group of artificial discs and spinal fusion cages.
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