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Artificial functional spinal implant unit system and method for use

US7785351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2006
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least two dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic posterior stabilization system may be coupled on contralateral sides of vertebrae. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.

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