Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use
US7794480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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 one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments, an elongated member of the dynamic posterior stabilization system may be curved.
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