Facet fixation and fusion screw and washer assembly and method of use
US8894685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet orientation is hereby provided.
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