Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-09
2005-08-09
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06926737
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for stabilizing and promoting fusion between adjacent vertebrae includes at least a pair of implants to promote bone growth and to fuse with vertebral bone. The implants are joined by a connector. Preferably the implants are inserted into receiving bores in a non-parallel configuration and/or the connector joins the implants so as to bias the implants to a non-parallel configuration. A pair of connecting members also preferably secure the implants to each of the adjacent vertebrae. A method of using the apparatus provides for stabilizing between vertebrae where the original cushioning disc has deteriorated or become damaged. The implants are connected together. Also in the method, the implant receiving bores are non-parallel and/or the implants are biased to non-parallel configurations by joining the implants to the connecting element so as to reduce the inadvertent disturbance of the implants from the receiving bores and to further stabilize the implants overall during the fusion process.
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McMahon John C.
Philogene Pedro
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