Artificial facet joint and method

Details Artificial facet joint and method Artificial facet joint and method

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Pellegrino, Brian E. (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S060000, C606S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083622

ABSTRACT:
An artificial facet joint includes a spinal implant rod and a connector. The connector includes a screw and a rod connecting member having structure for engagement of the rod. The rod connecting member is pivotally engaged to the screw. The rod may also be held slideably within the connector enabling the rod to be moved relative to the connector.

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