Spinal stabilization apparatus and method
US7585312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal stabilization apparatus and method according to which a fastener is engaged with a vertebra of a spinal system. The fastener is connected to a rod and the direction of extension of at least a portion of the rod in a coronal plane may be selectively adjusted.
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