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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2004
Mark A. Reiley, Piedmont, CA (US);
Robert M. Scribner, Niwot, CO (US);
Lawrence R. Jones, Conifer, CO (US);
David Stinson, Woodinville, WA (US);
Mark A. Reiley, Piedmont, CA (US);
Robert M. Scribner, Niwot, CO (US);
Lawrence R. Jones, Conifer, CO (US);
David Stinson, Woodinville, WA (US);
Facet Solutions, Inc., Hopkinton, MA (US);
Abstract
Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. A pair of fixation elements are adapted to be secured within a vertebra in an orientation that best assures a secure and durable attachment to cortical and/or cancellous bone. Artificial facet joint surfaces are mounted on the fixation elements, either directly or with the aid of a support. The artificial facet joint structure may be carried by an arm. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted for articulation with a complementary natural or artificial facet joint structure. Bilateral prostheses may by coupled by a brace to further secure and stabilize the prostheses.