Systems for spinal stabilization
US9283001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods related to spinal stabilization are provided. A system can comprise a plurality of cross-links. Each of the cross-links can include a central rod holder that extends substantially along a mid-line of the spine and a pair of extension members extending from the central rod holder. The extension members can be secured to a vertebral body via a fixation device, such as a spinal screw or a hook member having serrations and/or side-cuts. One or more rod members can be extended across the central rod holders of the cross-links, thereby forming a stable spinal stabilization system providing bilateral stress distribution across different levels of the spine.
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