Spinous process implants and associated methods
US9247968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.
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