Spine distraction implant and method

Details Spine distraction implant and method Spine distraction implant and method

1999-07-27

2000-11-28

Buiz, Michael

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Orthopedic instrumentation

623 1711, A61B 1770

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061529265

ABSTRACT:
A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.

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