发明名称 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING THE FUNCTION OF FACET JOINTS |
摘要 |
A system and method is provided for replacing the functions of a facet joint between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra without necessarily requiring an anatomical implant. The method includes: providing one or more flexible posterior devices to replace main functions of the facet joint; and adapting a first one of the one or more posterior devices for a first attachment to a first pedicle, and a second attachment to a second pedicle.
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申请公布号 |
US2009287250(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2009.11.19 |
申请号 |
US20090470556 |
申请日期 |
2009.05.22 |
申请人 |
WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. |
发明人 |
MOLZ, IV FRED J.;JUSTIS JEFF;SHERMAN MICHAEL C. |
分类号 |
A61B17/70;A61F2/00;A61F2/30;A61F2/44 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/70 |
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