Spinal correction system and method

US9844397B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9844397-B2
Application numberUS-201514692932-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 22, 2015
Priority dateApr 22, 2015
Publication dateDec 19, 2017
Grant dateDec 19, 2017

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A spinal construct comprises a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue that defines a longitudinal axis. A second member is configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue such that the second portion is axially movable relative to the second member and sagittal movement of the second member relative to the second portion is resisted and/or prevented. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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What is claimed is: 1. A spinal construct comprising: a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue that defines a longitudinal axis; and a second member that is detached from the first member and configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue such that the second portion is axially movable relative to the second member and sagittal movement of the second member relative to the second portion is resisted and/or prevented.…

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What does patent US9844397B2 cover?
A spinal construct comprises a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue that defines a longitudinal axis. A second member is configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue such that the second portion is axially movable relative to the second member and sagittal movement of the second member relative to the second portion is resisted a…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/7022. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 19 2017 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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