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Prosthetic intervertebral discs implantable by minimally invasive, posterior approach, surgical techniques

US9737409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Spinal Kinetics, Inc. · US

Inventors

Janine C. Robinson · Rue de l'Église, US
Frank Fellenz · Los Gatos, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 1, 2008
Grant date	Aug 22, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Spinal implants are described that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The implants are prosthetic devices that can approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc. The implants are adapted to be used in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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