Abstract: A spinal fusion system method and apparatus can include: providing segments including a first segment and a second segment; and coupling the first segment to the second segment with a flexible member, the flexible member configured to have a deformable state based upon a temperature of the flexible member being below a transition temperature range or based upon a stress being applied to the flexible member, and the flexible member configured to enter a shape-set state from the deformable state based on the temperature of the flexible member rising above the transition temperature range, or based upon the stress being removed from the flexible member and the temperature of the flexible member being above the transition temperature range.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2015
Date of Patent:
March 14, 2017
Assignee:
Shape Memory Orthopedics
Inventors:
Brian Albert Hauck, Robert Trigg McClellan
Abstract: A spinal fusion system method and apparatus can include: providing segments including a first segment and a second segment; and coupling the first segment to the second segment with a flexible member, the flexible member configured to have a deformable state based upon a temperature of the flexible member being below a transition temperature range or based upon a stress being applied to the flexible member, and the flexible member configured to enter a shape-set state from the deformable state based on the temperature of the flexible member rising above the transition temperature range, or based upon the stress being removed from the flexible member and the temperature of the flexible member being above the transition temperature range.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 9, 2015
Publication date:
July 14, 2016
Applicant:
Shape Memory Orthopedics
Inventors:
Brian Albert Hauck, Robert Trigg McClellan