Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-20
2010-06-22
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S247000, C606S08600R, C606S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07740635
ABSTRACT:
A minimally invasive apparatus for placing screws across a facet joint between first and second vertebrae comprises a first K-wire for inserting into a spinous process of the first vertebrae and a first fixation block removably connected to the first K-wire. The apparatus has a second K-wire for inserting into a transverse process of the second vertebrae and a second fixation block removably connected to the second K-wire. A first rod member is removably connected to both of the first and second fixation blocks. A support apparatus further secures the first and second K-wires to the first and second vertebrae. The apparatus has a cannula that enables implantation of the translaminar screws across a facet joint between the first and second vertebrae.
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Barrett Thomas C
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Yang Andrew
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