Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017120, C623S017130, C623S017140, C623S017150, C623S017160, C606S060000, C606S246000, C606S257000, C606S264000, C606S265000, C606S279000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909871
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are devices and methods for the placement of a bone fusion implant between vertebral bodies in a human or animal subject. In an exemplary method a pathway is formed in the first sacral vertebrae along a trajectory that has a starting point between the inferior aspect of the facet joint and the first posterior sacral foramen and transverses at least one pedicle, at least a portion of the first sacral vertebra and the disc space immediately superior to the sacrum. A fusion implant is placed into the formed pathway. Additional bone fasteners and inter-connecting rods are added to the fusion implant in order to further strengthen the construct. Embodiments that can be used to fuse an additional level are also disclosed.
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Barrett Thomas C
Boles Sameh
Hernandez Fred C.
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
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