Devices for treating the spine
US8968408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue and particularly spinal tissue. The device and method may include insertion of at least one elongated member and an augmenting member to form a structure between the tissues to be distraction, such that a dimensional aspect of the structure is augmented upon movement of the augmenting structure.
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