A - Human Necessities – 61 – F
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
F
A61F 2/30 (2006.01) A61F 2/44 (2006.01) A61L 27/14 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2555355
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 34 with surfaces or faces 46, 48 configured to articulate with the facets 20, 22 of the facet joint 28. A retaining member 72 for anchoring the prosthesis 34 within the facet joint 28 is optionally included. Methods for surgically and less invasively implanting the prosthesis 34 and securing the prosthesis 34 to the articular processes or surrounding soft tissue are also provided.
L'invention concerne des dispositifs et des procédés de modification de l'écartement et du mouvement au niveau des articulations facettaires de la colonne vertébrale. Un mode de réalisation de l'invention comprend une prothèse (34) présentant des surfaces ou des faces (46, 48) configurées pour s'articuler avec les facettes (20, 22) de l'articulation facettaire (28). Un élément de retenue (72), destiné à ancrer la prothèse (34) à l'intérieur de l'articulation facettaire (28), est prévu à titre d'option. L'invention concerne également des procédés d'implantation chirurgicale et moins invasive de la prothèse (34) et de fixation de la prothèse (34) aux processus articulaires ou au tissu mou environnant.
Barrigar Intellectual Property Law
Quantum Orthopedics
Spinal Elements Inc.
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