Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-28
2010-02-23
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S248000, C606S060000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07666209
ABSTRACT:
A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.
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