Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-27
2009-12-22
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635377
ABSTRACT:
A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.
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