Facet replacement

Details Facet replacement Facet replacement

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862589

ABSTRACT:
Facet replacement device is provided. The facet replacement device comprises a superior seating device coupled to a superior vertebral body and an inferior seating device coupled to an inferior vertebral body. The seating devices provide a joint to replace the facet. Another device comprises a superior vertebral body anchor with a first extension terminating in a joint connection, such as, a socket. An inferior vertebral body anchor has a second extension terminating in a corresponding joint connection, such as, a ball.

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