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Vertebral adjustment systems for spine alignment
US9101412B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101412-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113228871-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A vertebral adjustment system configured to move individual vertebral bodies relative to the other vertebral bodies to thereby realign the spine. The system may include a frame, and a plurality of alignment devices coupled to the frame and to the individual vertebral bodies. By manipulated the alignment devices the vertebral bodies to which they are attached may be moved.
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What is claimed: 1. A vertebral adjustment system comprising: a frame having opposed first and second sides that are elongate along respective first and second axes that extend in a longitudinal direction; and an alignment device configured to be coupled to the frame, the alignment device, comprising: a first leg including a first end that is configured to be coupled to a respective bone anchor, and a second end spaced from the first end; a second leg including a first end th…
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- What does patent US9101412B2 cover?
- A vertebral adjustment system configured to move individual vertebral bodies relative to the other vertebral bodies to thereby realign the spine. The system may include a frame, and a plurality of alignment devices coupled to the frame and to the individual vertebral bodies. By manipulated the alignment devices the vertebral bodies to which they are attached may be moved.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bootwala Zoher, Banowetz Jason, Hanson Darrell S, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7077. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 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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