Method and device for treating abnormal curvature of the spine

Details Method and device for treating abnormal curvature of the spine Method and device for treating abnormal curvature of the spine

A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/44 (2006.01) A61B 17/70 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2437575

This invention relates to a spinal facet cap for treating scoliosis, the facet cap comprising a shim portion for inserting into a facet joint of a spine, and an alignment portion for maintaining alignment of the shim portion within the facet joint. The invention also provides a method for treating scoliosis, comprising implanting at least one spinal facet into at least one facet joint of a subject in need thereof.

L'invention concerne un capuchon de facette vertébrale destiné au traitement de la scoliose. Le capuchon de facette comprend une partie de cale destinée à être introduite dans un joint de facette d'un vertèbre, ainsi qu'une partie d'alignement permettant de conserver l'alignement de la partie de cale à l'intérieur du joint de facette. L'invention concerne également un procédé de traitement de la scoliose consistant à implanter au moins un capuchon de facette vertébrale dans au moins un joint de facette chez un sujet nécessitant un tel traitement.

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