Systems and methods for the fusion of the sacral-iliac joint
US8986348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The sacral-iliac joint between an iliac and a sacrum is fused either by the creation of a lateral insertion path laterally through the ilium, through the sacral-iliac joint, and into the sacrum, or by the creation of a postero-lateral insertion path entering from a posterior iliac spine of an ilium, angling through the sacral-iliac joint, and terminating in the sacral alae. A bone fixation implant is inserted through the insertion path and anchored in the interior region of the sacrum or sacral alae to fixate the sacral-iliac joint.
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