Interspinous segmental spine fixation device

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1993-08-18

1996-03-05

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 60, 606 53, A61B 1770, A61F 500

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054963184

ABSTRACT:
A spinal fixation device and method for the stabilization of the spine after surgical procedures such as those related to degenerative disc diseases are described. The device comprises a spacer, which is placed between adjacent vertebrae when installed and a locking mechanism attached to the spacer. The locking mechanism attaches the device to the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae of the spine in a manner which is non-invasive with respect to the vertebrae to which it is attached.

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