Method and apparatus for spinal facet joint fusion using irregularly shaped cortical bone implants
US9707016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for spinal fusion at the facet joint using an irregularly shaped implant where the orientation of the implant can be preselected before implantation.
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