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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2011
Luiz Pimenta, São Paulo, BR;
Lukas Eisermann, San Diego, CA (US);
Matthew Copp, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew Leither, Akron, OH (US);
Luiz Pimenta, São Paulo, BR;
Lukas Eisermann, San Diego, CA (US);
Matthew Copp, San Diego, CA (US);
Andrew Leither, Akron, OH (US);
NuVasive, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A fracture reduction implant for treating a vertebral compression fracture and instruments and methods for implanting the fracture reduction device utilizing a minimally invasive lateral approach are described. The implant may be inserted into a fractured vertebra through a T-shaped cut formed in the vertebral wall. The T-shaped cut may be formed in the lateral aspect of the wall. After insertion, a portion of the implant may be elevated within the vertebral body to reduce the fracture. The implant may include a base assembly with an elevator plate and a support column. The support column may be configured for guided insertion into the base assembly. The support column may be locked to the base assembly after insertion.