Adjustable spine distraction implant
US9381050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume and/or cross sectional area in the spinal canal and/or neural foramen. The adjustable implant provides a spinal extension inhibitor. The implant includes elliptical or oval shaped adjustable member or spacer for positioning between and adjustably spacing apart the spinous processes.
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