System and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes
US7588592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes in accordance with the present invention can supplement primary fusion devices and methods by immobilizing spinous processes while bone from adjacent vertebral bodies grows together. The system requires less extensive surgical procedures than other common supplemental devices, and preferably does not require bone or ligament removal. One such system comprises three spacers positioned between spinous processes and adjustably connected with a plate positioned on either side of the spinous processes. Each plate includes grips, with each grip positioned adjacent to the spinous process, forming a clamp with a grip connected with the opposing plate.
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