Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-12
2011-12-06
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070777
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a spinal facet cap for treating scoliosis, the facet cap comprising a shim portion for inserting into a facet joint of a spine, and an alignment portion for maintaining alignment of the shim portion within the facet joint. The invention also provides a method for treating scoliosis, comprising implanting at least one spinal facet cap into at least one facet joint of a subject in need thereof.
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Borschneck Daniel P.
Saunders Gerald A. B.
Soboleski Donald A.
Miernicki Steeg Carol
Queen's University at Kingston
Ramana Anu
Scribner Stephen J.
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