Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Smith, R. Alexander (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
C033S0010DD, C606S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07051451
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of facet joint prosthesis at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing a cephalad facet joint prosthesis including a fixation measurement element and a support arm element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a cephalad facet joint prosthesis for implantation in a patient. Another aspect is a measurement tool for installing a caudal facet joint prosthesis including a stem element and a trial caudal bearing surface element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a caudal facet joint prosthesis for implantation in a patient. Yet another aspect is a measurement tool holder including a measurement surface connected to a holder element. This tool holder assists in determining the measurements obtained with the caudal facet joint prosthesis measurement tool.
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