Methods for facet joint treatment
US9700427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a facet joint of a patient. The facet joint has a superior facet with a superior articular face and an inferior facet with an inferior articular face. An implant delivery cannula is used to position a superior resurfacing implant and an inferior resurfacing implant between the superior articular face and the inferior articular face.
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