Facet arthroplasty devices and methods
US6610091B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
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