Vertebral body replacement
US9387090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.
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