US Patent No: 8,118,840

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Vertebral rod and related method of manufacture

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Abstract

A vertebral rod includes a first elongated section, a second elongated section and an intermediate section disposed between the first section and the second section. The intermediate section has an inner surface and opposing end portions that define an open portion. A removable element extends from one of the first, second or intermediate sections and is disposable adjacent the opposing end portions. The element is configured to prevent engagement of the opposing end portions. A resistance member is configured for disposal with the intermediate section and engaging at least a portion of the inner surface. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.WARSAW, IN1462

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ballard, Rodney US 6 10
Gil, Carlos Sammamish, WA 21 159
Prevost, Julien Memphis, TN 8 4
Trieu, Hai H. - 4 2

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