Vertebral facet joint drill and method of use
US8652137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
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