System and method for an interspinous process implant as a supplement to a spine stabilization implant
US7524324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant is used to distract and maintain the distraction of spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae of the spine. The implant can be secured to a spine stabilization system. The combination of the spine stabilization system with spine distraction provides an improved therapeutic benefit to the patient receiving such an implant.
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