Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-13
2010-06-29
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S247000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744599
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods and devices for accessing and treating the spine, while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. A device is introduced through tissue, to an access point on the spine. The device is thereafter advanced axially within the spine, from the access point across a treatment zone. In one embodiment, the device comprises an articulating spinal implant comprising a first elongate segment, a second elongate segment, and an articulating joint between the first and second segments.
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