Method for resurfacing a cervical articular facet

Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone

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C606S247000, C606S280000

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for treating spinal pathologies, and more specifically methods for treating articulating surfaces of facet joints of cervical vertebrae. The methods involve providing artificial articulating surfaces for facet joint articular facets. In addition, various types of rasps may be used to prepare the articulating surfaces prior to placement of the artificial articulating surfaces.

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