Method and apparatus for replacing the function of facet joints

Details Method and apparatus for replacing the function of facet joints Method and apparatus for replacing the function of facet joints

2003-12-10

2009-06-30

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S017110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07553320

ABSTRACT:
A system and method is provided for replacing the functions of a facet joint between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra without necessarily requiring an anatomical implant. The method includes: providing one or more flexible posterior devices to replace main functions of the facet joint; and adapting a first one of the one or more posterior devices for a first attachment to a first pedicle, and a second attachment to a second pedicle.

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