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Title:
FLEXIBLE SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005060526
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A flexible spinal fixation element is provided that is movable between a first position, in which the spinal fixation element is adapted to be angularly manipulated, and a second, locked position, in which the spinal fixation element is aligned in a desired orientation and is immovable. The configuration of the flexible spinal fixation element can vary, but the fixation element is preferably formed from a bioimplantable member having segments or a bellows configuration that allows the fixation element to be selectively configurable between the first and second positions. In use, the flexibility of the spinal fixation element allows the fixation element to be introduced through a percutaneous access device, thereby advantageously allowing the fixation element to be implanted using minimally invasive techniques.

Inventors:
SICVOL CHRISTOPHER W (US)
MAHONEY MICHAEL (US)
HAWKINS J RILEY (US)
BRENNAN JAMES (US)
LAURYSSEN CARL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/039829
Publication Date:
March 23, 2006
Filing Date:
November 29, 2004
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Assignee:
DEPUY SPINE INC (US)
SICVOL CHRISTOPHER W (US)
MAHONEY MICHAEL (US)
HAWKINS J RILEY (US)
BRENNAN JAMES (US)
LAURYSSEN CARL (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/70; A61B17/88; (IPC1-7): A61B17/56
Foreign References:
US20050065516A12005-03-24
US20040236327A12004-11-25
US6607530B12003-08-19
US20040267277A12004-12-30
US20020040222A12002-04-04
US20030220643A12003-11-27
US6786909B12004-09-07
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