Interspinous implants
US9775718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes a spacer that is connectable to two extensions. One of the two extensions is connectable to the spacer at a first end and coupled to the spacer by a rotational connection. The other of the two extensions is movably connectable to the second end of the spacer and translatable over the outer surface of the spacer from the second end.
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