Percutaneous spinal implants and methods
US8100943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes an elongate member having a portion configured to be deformed from a first configuration to a second configuration. In one variation, the apparatus includes an outer body, having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and an inner body. A portion of the outer body is configured to be disposed between adjacent spinous processes. The inner body is disposed within the interior region of the outer body. The inner body has an outer surface in slidable contact with an inner surface of the outer body.
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