Sacroiliac terminal anchor device and method
US8562651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal stabilization apparatus and method according to which an anchor element is engaged with a bone structure of a spinal system. The anchor element defines a reservoir adapted to contain a bone-growth promoting material and the reservoir is in fluid communication with the bone structure via at least one aperture defined in the anchor element. A rod-connecting element extend from the anchor element and is adapted to extend outward from the bone structure to engage at least a portion of a rod when the rod extends within a vicinity of the spinal system and the bone structure.
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