Joseph R Maddux from Missoula, MT, age 41

Address:

5990 W Mississippi Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226

License #:

62728 - Active

Issued Date:

Jan 5, 2006

Renew Date:

Jan 5, 2006

Type:

Engineer Intern

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Location:

Greater Denver Area

Industry:

Medical Devices

Interspinsous Implants And Methods
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US Patent:

20110166600, Jul 7, 2011
Filed:

Aug 10, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/854125
Inventors:

Andrew Lamborne - Golden CO, US
Justin Taber - Longmont CO, US
Michael Fulton - Superior CO, US
Joseph Maddux - Broomfield CO, US
Assignee:

Lanx, Inc. - Broomfield CO
International Classification:

A61B 17/70
US Classification:

606249
Abstract:

The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. The spacer is provided in a variety of lengths and superior to inferior surface spacings. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and a cerclage element offset from the midline of the spacer in use so that the spacer defines a fulcrum and the cerclage element is operative to impart a moment to the vertebrae about the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.