Systems and methods for reducing adjacent level disc disease

作者: Alan E. Shluzas , Gene P. DiPoto

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关键词: Degenerative disc diseaseSpacer deviceVertebraFixation (surgical)AnatomyAdjacent levelTransverse planeMaterials science

摘要: A spacer device is provided for use with a primary spinal fixation to treat, reduce, or delay adjacent level degenerative disc disease. The comprises compressible spacer, transverse member, and connecting member. sized fit between the spinous processes of two vertebrae configured reduce range motion at least one vertebra. member extend from side midline spine, extending through interspinous process space. coupled spacer. attachable device.

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