Bone Implant Having Tether Band
OwnerRichard S. Malyinventor
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Abstract
Devices and methods useful in surgical processes that require structural attachment to bone such as spinal vertebrae. More specifically, an improved bone implant having a band there through for the purpose of correcting and/or preventing curvature of the spine.
Claims20
A bone implant for treatment of skeletal abnormalities in an individual, the bone implant comprised of:
- staple;
- a one screw;
- and
- a locking screw.
The bone implant of claim 22, wherein the staple further includes a plurality of spikes protruding from the domed lower surface such that the spikes facilitate stable attachment to and dispersion of forces on the bone associated with the implant.
The bone implant of claim 17, there the staple and the bone screw are integrated in a single unit, the single unit having a first tapered end and a second flat end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.