Interspinous internal fixation/distraction device
US8221462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are an apparatus for an interspinous fixation and/or distraction of vertebrae and a methodology for minimally invasive implantation of the apparatus in the spine of a patient. The apparatus corresponds to a pair of teardrop shaped lateral wing elements spaced apart by a central core element that may be selectively sized during the implantation process. The wings and central core are held together by a single threaded bolt and locking nut configuration resulting in a simple structure that may be easily implanted with minimal patient discomfort.
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