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Expandable spinal prosthetic devices and associated methods

US7918889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Shannon Marlece Vittur · Memphis, US
Lukas Eisermann · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 27, 2006
Grant date	Apr 5, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 8, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A prosthetic device for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae includes a first articulation member and a second articulation member configured to cooperate to permit articulating motion. An expandable member may be connected to the first articulation member and may be configured to support and position the first articulation member within the intervertebral space.

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