Vertebral body replacement
US8920502B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention concerns a vertebral body replacement element to be inserted into an intervertebral space, thus supporting the spinal column of a patient. The vertebral body replacement element has a first member and a hollow second member, with the upper member and lower member engaging in a telescopic manner between the two members when assembled. Spacers may be inserted to adjustably define the length of the installed vertebral body placement element. The present invention further concerns a system and method for expanding and distracting a vertebral body replacement element into and within the spinal column of a patient.
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