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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2010
Moti Altarac, Irvine, CA (US);
Stanley Kyle Hayes, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Joey Camia Reglos, Lake Forest, CA (US);
J. Christopher Flaherty, Topsfield, MA (US);
Moti Altarac, Irvine, CA (US);
Stanley Kyle Hayes, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Joey Camia Reglos, Lake Forest, CA (US);
J. Christopher Flaherty, Topsfield, MA (US);
Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL (US);
Abstract
Methods, systems, devices and tools for placing bone stabilization components in a patient are provided. The systems and devices have a reduced number of discrete components that allow placement through small incisions and tubes. More particularly, the present invention is directed to screws for use in systems and methods of treating the spine, which eliminate pain and enable spinal motion, which effectively mimics that of a normally functioning spine. Methods are also provided for installation of the screw and other subject systems.