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Craniospinal fusion method and apparatus
US9107717B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107717-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113335248-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for surgical fusion of a cranio-cervical junction, comprising: an article for use in the surgical fusion of the cranio-cervical junction, wherein the article comprises: a plate member having a contour adapted to conform to a portion of a cranium, wherein the plate member comprises: an outer plate surface; an inner plate surface that is adapted to be secured to the cranium; and a flange defined in and encompassed by the plate member, wherein th…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9107717B2 cover?
- A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming mater…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Henderson Sr Fraser Cummins, Newman John W, Life Spine Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7055. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 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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