Intervertebral implant with movement resistant structure
US7833245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant unit used in surgery has a body made from osteogenic implantable material and including an implant portion and a retaining portion, which is coupled to and extends transversely to the implant portion. The retaining portion is attached to the sidewall of the adjoining vertebral body or mammal bone to prevent displacement of the implant portion relative to the vertebral body or mammal bone and to accelerate fusion therebetween.
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