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Inter-cervical facet implant with implantation tool

US8029540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

KYPHON SARL · CH

Inventors

Charles J. Winslow · Walnut Creek, US
Steven T. Mitchell · Pleasant Hill, US
John A. Markwart · Castro Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 8, 2006
Grant date	Oct 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.

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