Replacement facet joint and method

Details Replacement facet joint and method Replacement facet joint and method

2004-08-13

2010-12-07

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

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07846184

ABSTRACT:
Prostheses and methods for repair of a cervical facet joint. The articulating surfaces of the natural facets of the facet joint are removed only a sufficient amount to allow the insertion of flat or slightly curvilinear portions of prostheses therebetween in an overlapping relationship. The portions are so inserted and the prostheses mounted by attachment to adjacent vertebrae. Also, a single natural facet may be similarly repaired with a single prosthesis.

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