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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2005
Filed:
May. 30, 2002
Mark A. Reiley, Piedmont, CA (US);
Robert M. Scribner, Niwot, CO (US);
James Davidson, Irvine, CA (US);
Mark A. Reiley, Piedmont, CA (US);
Robert M. Scribner, Niwot, CO (US);
James Davidson, Irvine, CA (US);
Archus Orthopedics, Inc., Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress values of the prostheses are configured to sustain contact stress. The cephalad prosthesis provides for posterior-anterior adjustment. Both prostheses permit lateral adjustment and adjustment to accomodate interpedicle distance. Further, the prostheses may be customized to provide a pre-defined lordotic angle and a pre-defined pedicle entry angle.