Systems and methods for treating spinal stenosis
US8292923B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention involves a system and method for implanting an interspinous spacer configured to self-distract a stenotic interspinous space. The present system includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an interspinous spacer and insertion instrumentation for assisting in the implantation and positioning of the interspinous spacer within an interspinous space.
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