Spinous process device and method of use
US8206420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/0453
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinous process device and method are disclosed. The device includes a first plate having a first part slidably coupled to a second part, a second plate having a third part slidably coupled to a fourth part, and first and second connector devices configured to be placed through openings created in spinous processes and rotatably couple respective first and second parts to third and fourth parts of the first and second plates together allowing angular displacement of the second plate with respect to the first plate and secure the spinous processes between the first and second plates.
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