Apparatus for restoration of the spine and methods of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9579130
APP PUB NO 20090281628A1
SERIAL NO

12417565

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The subject disclosure are directed to systems, apparatuses, devices and methods for vertebral and spinal correction. In some embodiments, an expansible implant is provided which may be inserted between two vertebrae, for instance, for maintenance and/or restoration of the distance/space between vertebrae. The implant may include first and second opposed plates that are intended to move away from one another, and which engage portions of vertebrae via a recess provided for on a bearing surface of the plates. The implant may additionally include at least first and second opposed end members, where at least one of the end members includes an aperture configured for receiving at least a portion of a retaining element adapted for retaining the implant in an expanded configuration once the implant is expanded. Methods of treatment and methods of use of such implants for the alleviation of back pain (for example) are also provided herein.

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  • VEXIM SAS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Oglaza, Jean-François Balma, FR 12 518
Vienney, Cécile Lugos, FR 5 240

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