Pedicular facet fusion screw with plate
US9089372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Spinal implants and methods for spinal stabilization and/or fusion are provided. Exemplary implants described herein can be configured for delivery to a facet joint to stabilize and/or fuse the facet joint, and can optionally be anchored within the pedicle for added fixation. The implant can optionally include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint is provided.
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