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Systems and methods for spinal stabilization with flexible elements

US7815664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Michael C. Sherman · Memphis, US
Roy K. Lim · Germantown, US
Kevin T. Foley · Germantown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2005
Grant date	Oct 19, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 16, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7032
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for spinal stabilization with flexible elements and other elements engaged to the vertebrae. Also provided are instruments and methods for insertion of the flexible stabilization elements and other elements and for reduction of displacement between adjacent vertebrae in a minimally invasive surgical approach.

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