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Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related Implantation methods
US8992574B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992574-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313847746-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | Apr 22, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.
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What is claimed is: 1. An implantable system comprising: a crossbar having a first end and a second end; a first caudal prosthesis attached to the first end of the crossbar and a second caudal prosthesis attached to the second end of the crossbar; a first crossbar mount connected to the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis and a second crossbar mount connected to the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis; and a first cephalad prosthesis connected to the first cross…
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- What does patent US8992574B2 cover?
- Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the c…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gmedelaware 2 Llc, Globus Medical Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7064. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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