Globus Medical, Inc.
Devices and methods for correcting vertebral misalignment

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Abstract:

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.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

13 Sep 2018

Issue date:

6 Apr 2021