Inverted serpentine spinal stability device and associated methods
US9642651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant includes a plurality of frame segments that define a first frame array, the first frame array being coupled to a first mounting connection. A plurality of contiguous segments define a second frame array, the plurality of contiguous segments being coupled to a second mounting connection and being coupled to the first frame array. The first frame array and the second frame array are positioned relative to one another such that application of a force in a first direction to the first and second mounting connections results in application of a force in an opposing direction to the plurality of contiguous segments.
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