Devices and methods for correcting vertebral misalignment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9402738
APP PUB NO 20140228957A1
SERIAL NO

13767432

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Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.

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  • GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Friedrich, Adam Cinnaminson, US 91 2153
Hansell, Matthew Schwenksville, US 39 1095
Hansell, Noah King of Prussia, US 157 4546
Niemiec, Marcin Norristown, US 47 1841
Pham, Khiem Chalfont, US 64 1251
Sibson, Duncan Malvern, US 43 1358
Silber, Ben Eagleville, US 12 474

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