发明名称 |
Implantable orthopedic device component selection instrument and methods |
摘要 |
The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of artificial facet joints at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing an artificial cephalad facet joint including a fixation measurement element and a support arm element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of an artificial cephalad facet joint for implantation in a patient. Another aspect is a measurement tool for installing a caudad facet joint including a stem element and a trial caudad bearing surface element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a caudad facet joint for implantation in a patient. Yet another aspect is a measurement tool holder including a measurement surface connected to a holder element. This tool holder assists in determining the measurements obtained with the caudad facet joint measurement tool. |
申请公布号 |
AU2006294610(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.04.05 |
申请号 |
AU20060294610 |
申请日期 |
2006.09.22 |
申请人 |
ARCHUS ORTHOPEDICS, INC. |
发明人 |
MICHAEL J. FUNK;RICHARD J. BROMAN;LEONARD J. TOKISH JR.;TEENA M. AUGOSTINO;THOMAS J. MCLEER |
分类号 |
A61F2/46;A61F2/44 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/46 |
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