Vertebral distraction assembly and related methods
US8372081B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal distraction assembly is provided for distracting the disc space between a pair of vertebrae, the vertebrae each having been implanted with a bone anchor. The spinal distraction assembly includes a first anchor engaging element and a second anchor engaging element. The first anchor engaging element includes a body having a channel extending through the longitudinal axis of the body. The second anchor engaging element includes a guide bar. The guide bar is dimensioned to translate through the body channel. Anchor engaging arms extend laterally from each of the body and guide bar.
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