Vertebral facet joint fusion implant and method for fusion
US9271765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments a method comprises disposing an implant into contact with a first bone portion and into contact with a second bone portion, the implant having (1) a first interface configured to receive a restraining member, and (2) a second interface. The method further comprises inserting a portion of the fastener member into the first interface. The method further comprises securing the fastener member such that the first bone portion and the second bone portion are fixed to each other, at least in part by a substance after the securing, at least a portion of the substance disposed through the second interface.
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