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Inter-cervical facet implant and method for preserving the tissues surrounding the facet joint

US8100944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

KYPHON SARL · CH

Inventors

Carl Lauryssen · Beverly Hills, US
Charles J. Winslow · Walnut Creek, US
James F. Zucherman · San Francisco, US
Ken Y. Hsu · San Francisco, US
Steven T. Mitchell · Pleasant Hill, US
Scott A. Yerby · Montara, US
John J. Flynn · Concord, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2005
Grant date	Jan 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/8655
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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