Impaction grafting for vertebral fusion
US8323341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of providing graft impaction using anchored implants are disclosed. In some embodiments, the graft impaction provided by the anchored implants can facilitate surgical spinal fusion procedures. The anchored implants provide increased strength and increased pull-out resistance. The anchored implants can be used in conjunction with various surgical vertebral fusion approaches or techniques, such as anterior, posterior, transforaminal, and/or extreme lateral interbody fusion.
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