Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant

Details Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C623S017160

Reexamination Certificate

active

06883520

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and one or more relatively rigid portions may then be implanted such that the flexible portion is situated in the first region and the rigid portion lies in the second region whereby the implant will remain dynamically stable and resist migration.

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