Pedicular facet fusion screw with plate

摘要

Spinal implants and methods for spinal stabilization and/or fusion are provided. Exemplary implants described herein can be configured for delivery to a facet joint to stabilize and/or fuse the facet joint, and can optionally be anchored within the pedicle for added fixation. The implant can optionally include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint is provided.

主权项

1. A spinal implant, comprising:
a distal bone engaging shank having a thread extending over at least a portion thereof; a head formed on a proximal end of the shank and coupled to a stabilization member, the head being configured for rotational movement in all directions relative to the stabilization member; and a rotation stop formed on a proximal portion of the head and configured to engage a proximal portion of the stabilization member such that rotational motion of the head is limited relative to the stabilization member.