Telescoping interspinous fixation device and methods of use
US9005248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a first part and a second part where at least one arm is coupled to each of the first part and the second part. The first part and the second part are movable from a compact to a distracted state. In another aspect, the present invention provides a second extension that is slidingly coupled to the first and second arms. The second extension further comprises a third part and a fourth part that move with the first and second part.
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