Facet fixation and fusion screw and washer assembly and method of use

A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a...

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Main Authors O'NEIL MICHAEL, BRIDEAU HOLLY, MAHONEY MICHAEL, HERARD KATHERINE, FISHER MICHAEL ALAN, MICKIEWICZ CHRISTOPHER, SELOVER SEAN, BIRKMEYER PAUL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.11.2014
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can 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 in an intra-facet or trans-facet orientation is hereby provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20070734881