Systems and methods for the fusion of the sacral-iliac joint
US9039743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2034 |
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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 alea to fixate the sacral-iliac joint.
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