Low profile vertebral stabilization systems and methods
US7988711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Skeletal stabilization systems include a base, a longitudinal member, and a retaining member. The base includes an engagement surface with a surface area that is positionable in contact with a bone to atraumatically or traumatically engage the base to the bone. The retaining member engages the base to retain the longitudinal member relative to the base so that the longitudinal member can provide a desired stabilization effect to one or more adjacent bony portions.
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