Spine distraction implant and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8568455
APP PUB NO 20080045959A1
SERIAL NO

11924884

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A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.

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KYPHON SARLNEUCHÂTEL

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Fallin, T Wade Hyde Park, US 339 32991
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 43273
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, US 178 24707
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 43341

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