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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
May. 08, 2006
Charles J. Winslow, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Steven T. Mitchell, Pleasant Hill, CA (US);
John A. Markwart, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Charles J. Winslow, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Steven T. Mitchell, Pleasant Hill, CA (US);
John A. Markwart, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Kyphon SARL, Neuchatel, CH;
Abstract
Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.
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