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Spinal construct and method

A spine and structural technology, applied in the field of medical devices for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, can solve problems such as non-removal

Active Publication Date: 2016-03-09
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC
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[0003] Nonsurgical treatments such as medication, rehabilitation, and exercise may be effective, but may not relieve symptoms associated with these disorders

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[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed surgical systems and associated methods of use are discussed in connection with medical devices for treating musculoskeletal disorders, and more particularly are discussed in connection with spinal implant systems including spinal constructs and methods for treating the spine , the spinal construct configured for placement between spaced apart vertebrae.

[0029] In one embodiment, a surgical system includes an in vivo constructable posterior subtotal corpectomy implant. In one embodiment, a subtotal corpectomy implant includes a first implant, such as a first horseshoe-shaped endplate, and a second implant, such as a second horseshoe-shaped endplate. In one embodiment, the implant is used in a method that enables horseshoe shaped endplates to be maneuvered around existing nerve roots, below the spinal cord and positioned adjacent to the first and second vertebral bodies. Endplates can be positioned adjacent the first and second v...

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A spinal construct includes a first member including a surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The first member is configured to engage a first vertebral surface. A second member includes a surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The second member is configured to engage a second vertebral surface. The members are spaced and the first cavities are disposed in substantial alignment such that at least one first rod is disposed in the first cavities and the second cavities are disposed in substantial alignment such that a plurality of second rods are disposed in the second cavities and spaced via at least one spacer disposed between the second rods within at least one of the second cavities. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices for treating musculoskeletal disorders, and more particularly to spinal constructs configured for placement between spaced spines and methods for treating the spine. Background technique [0002] Disorders of the spine such as scoliosis and other curvature abnormalities, kyphosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, tumors and fractures can result from injuries and aging including trauma, disease and degeneration Factors of STDs. Disorders of the spine often result in symptoms including pain, nerve damage, and partial or complete loss of mobility. [0003] Nonsurgical treatments such as medications, rehabilitation, and exercise may be effective but may not relieve symptoms associated with these disorders. Surgical treatments for these spinal disorders include fusion, fixation, subtotal corpectomy, discectomy, laminectomy, and implantable pro...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/70A61F2/44A61B17/88
CPCA61B2017/0256A61F2/44A61F2/4455A61F2/4611A61F2002/30133A61F2002/30331A61F2002/30507A61F2002/30604A61F2002/30616
Inventor R·K·林M·M·莫里森W·R·西尔斯
Owner WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC