Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S247000, C606S283000, C623S017110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07967844
ABSTRACT:
Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.
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Biedermann Lutz
Borgstrom Amie
Burgess Ian
Dunbar William
Hawkins John Riley
Barrett Thomas C
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Schaper Michael T
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