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Laminoplasty fixaction devices

US8926664B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by

14References

15Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Paul W. Millhouse · Wayne, US
Michael L. Boyer, II · Paoli, US
Christopher Angelucci · Schwenksville, US
William E. Duffield · Collegeville, US
Nirali Patel · Bristol, US
Darren Clutter · Palm, US
Noah Hansell · King of Prussia, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2007
Grant date	Jan 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8866
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.

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