Artificial facet joint and method
US8142478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/809
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial facet joint includes a spinal implant rod and a connector. The connector includes a screw and a rod connecting member having structure for engagement of the rod. The rod connecting member is pivotally engaged to the screw. The rod may also be held slideably within the connector enabling the rod to be moved relative to the connector.
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