Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-26
2008-08-05
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
C606S097000, C606S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07406775
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of artificial facet joints at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing an artificial cephalad facet joint including a fixation measurement element and a support arm element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of an artificial cephalad facet joint for implantation in a patient. Another aspect is a measurement tool for installing a caudad facet joint including a stem element and a trial caudad bearing surface element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a caudad facet joint 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 caudad facet joint measurement tool.
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Augostino Teena M.
Broman Richard J.
Funk Michael J.
McLeer Thomas J.
Tokish, Jr. Leonard J.
Archus Orthopedics Inc.
Shay Glenn LLP
Smith R. A.
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