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Semi-constrained anchoring system

US8357183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

K Spine, Inc. · US

Inventors

Steven J. Seme · Savage, US
Thomas J. Gisel · Chaska, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2009
Grant date	Jan 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7011
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices, and associated methods for correcting spinal column deformities that help minimize a number of attachment anchors utilized for correction, facilitate use of straight or contoured rods, and/or help promote a more natural, physiologic motion of the spinal column.

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