Prostheses, tools and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artifical facet joint surfaces
US7608104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The cephalad prostheses are adapted and configured to be attached to a lamina portion of a vertebra without blocking a pedicle portion of the cephalad vertebra.
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