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US 11,364,057 B2Granted
Flanged interbody fusion device
AssigneeSpinal Elements, Inc.
InventorsJason Blain, Bryan Hildebrand, Eric Kovach
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Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An implant for treating the spine is provided comprising at least two articulations between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate. Another implant for treating the spine is also provided, comprising two or more fixation plates attached to a spacer with two or more articulations, wherein the fixation plates are independently movable.
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An implant for treating the spine, comprising:
- a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface;
- a spacer;
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- a first articulation and a second articulation between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate, the first articulation allowing for anterior and posterior movement between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate, wherein the first articulation allows for a full rotation along a circular path, the second articulation allowing for superior and inferior movement between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate.
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An implant for treating the spine, comprising:
- a fixation plate having an access surface and a bone facing surface;
- a spacer;
- a first articulation between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate;
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- a second articulation between the spacer and the bone facing surface of the fixation plate,
- wherein in a first configuration, the distance between a first point of the fixation plate and a second point of the spacer is at a minimum,
- wherein in a second configuration, the distance between the first point of the fixation plate and the second point of the spacer is at a maximum,
- wherein the first articulation is configured to complete a circular path.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.