Method and apparatus for spine joint replacement
US7955390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00634
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis for the replacement of the cartilaginous structures of a spine motion segment is described. The prosthesis comprises an intervertebral disc prosthesis in combination with a facet joint prosthesis.
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