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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2016
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Paul W. Millhouse, Wayne, PA (US);
Michael L. Boyer, II, Phoenixville, PA (US);
Christopher Angelucci, Schwenksville, PA (US);
William E. Duffield, Collegeville, PA (US);
Nirali Patel, Bristol, PA (US);
Darren Clutter, East Greenville, PA (US);
Noah Hansell, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.