发明名称 |
Facet joint stabilization |
摘要 |
Various implementations for therapy to facet joints connecting vertebrae are disclosed including: A) Facet joint stabilization that may be implemented using stabilization band that maintains tension between two anchors. The stabilization band may be retained in any one of a number of ways including the use of an anti-slip device such as a mechanically deformed crimp that abuts one of the anchors. B) Facet joint augmentation may be implemented by dilating the facet joint and inserting a facet joint spacer before adding a facet joint stabilization assembly. The facet joint augmentation may include connecting a tail section of the facet joint spacer to the first anchor used in the facet joint stabilization assembly. C) Facet joint immobilization may be implemented by inserting a fastener across the facet joint and into the vertebra so that the assembled fastener expands inside the vertebra. |
申请公布号 |
US8696707(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.04.15 |
申请号 |
US20060370720 |
申请日期 |
2006.03.07 |
申请人 |
SUTTERLIN, III CHESTER;ZYGA TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
发明人 |
SUTTERLIN, III CHESTER |
分类号 |
A61B17/70;A61F2/08 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/70 |
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