Prostheses, tools and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces
US8409254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/0097
- 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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