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Implant placement

US9839448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2014
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/062
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to implant placement into bone. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to implant placement across the sacro-iliac joint. Placement can be facilitated using various CT imaging views that allow the implants to be placed in bone associated with articular cartilage.

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