Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use
US8377098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stabilization system for a human spine is provided. The stabilization system may include one or more dynamic interbody devices and/or one or more dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices may allow for coupled axial rotation and lateral bending of vertebrae adjacent to the dynamic interbody devices. The dynamic posterior stabilization systems may provide resistance to movement that mimics the resistance provided by a normal functional spinal unit.
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