Posterior oblique lumbar arthrodesis

US7597695B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Zimmer Spine, Inc. · US
• University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

• Daniel G. Schmiel · Edina, US
• Rodney L. Houfburg · Prior Lake, US
• Daniel McPhillips · Ham Lake, US
• William C. Welch · Franklin Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 27, 2006
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2009
• Expiry date: Jan 17, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S606/914
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Instruments and methods for spinal stabilization are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides greater stabilization of vertebral bodies through methods including combinations of external fixation systems and intervertebral implants to provide greater fusion stability, greater motion segment stability, faster fusion, reduced pain, reduced chance of migration, reduced chance of subsidence, etc.