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Dynamic spinal rod and implantation method

US8202301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Julien J. Prevost · Memphis, US
Jeff R. Justis · Pensacola, US
Henry Keith Bonin, Jr. · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 24, 2009
Grant date	Jun 19, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/702
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include a system and method for stabilizing a segment of a spinal column with a dynamic spinal rod having a shank, a stay, and a casing sized to stretch tightly between components of the dynamic spinal rod and provide a structural connection between the components.

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