Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vertebral facet joint prosthesis and method of fixation
- Patent Title (中): 椎体关节假体和固定方法
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Application No.: US13221185Application Date: 2011-08-30
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Publication No.: US08998953B2Publication Date: 2015-04-07
- Inventor: Jason Blain
- Applicant: Jason Blain
- Applicant Address: US CA Carlsbad
- Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Carlsbad
- Agency: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70 ; A61F2/46 ; A61F2/44 ; A61B17/88 ; A61F2/30
Abstract:
Devices and methods for altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a prosthesis with surfaces configured to articulate with the facets of the facet joint. A retaining member for anchoring the prosthesis within the facet joint is optionally included. Methods for surgically and less invasively implanting the prosthesis and securing the prosthesis to the articular processes or surrounding soft tissue are also provided.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110313456A1 VERTEBRAL FACET JOINT PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF FIXATION Public/Granted day:2011-12-22
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