System and method for stabilizing a posterior fusion over motion segments
US9078701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B39/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies that have been fused is provided. The system and method involves transversely securing the bony segments of fused vertebral bodies together. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, translaminar screws may be employed to transfix the facet joints of one or more motion segments. The motion segment may further include the presence of a spinal fusion implant or other internal fixation device.
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