Multi-segment lateral cage adapted to flex substantially in the coronal plane
US9763678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention concerns several fusion devices and methods for laterally inserting a fusion device at an initial trajectory that is not parallel to the disc space. Each fusion device incorporates components that enable flexing, bending or pivoting of the device during its final approach to the prepared disc space.
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