Method and apparatus for spinal stabilization
US7857832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus of limiting at least one degree of movement between a superior vertebrae and an inferior vertebrae of a patient includes advancing a distal end of a stabilization device into a pedicle of the inferior vertebrae. A proximal portion of the stabilization device is positioned such that the proximal portion limits at least one degree of movement between a superior vertebrae and an inferior vertebrae by contacting a surface of the superior vertebrae.
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