Facet joint fusion devices and methods

Details Facet joint fusion devices and methods Facet joint fusion devices and methods

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S074000, C606S246000, C606S247000, C606S280000, C606S281000, C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07935136

ABSTRACT:
A method for promoting fusion of and/or stabilizing a facet joint between two adjacent vertebrae comprises clamping the two adjacent vertebrae across the facet joint to apply a compressive force across the joint. Apparatus for promoting fusion of and/or stabilizing a facet joint comprises at least one cinchable tether and at least one locking member coupled with the tether for locking the cinched tether to maintain compressive force across the facet joint. The tether is adapted to extend through at least one hole through each of two adjacent vertebrae, across the facet joint.

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