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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2014
Gerald Schell, Bay City, MI (US);
Tracy Scott Anderson, Atlanta, GA (US);
Alan Scott Davenport, Flowery Branch, GA (US);
Kenneth Richard Barra, Acworth, GA (US);
Gerald Schell, Bay City, MI (US);
Tracy Scott Anderson, Atlanta, GA (US);
Alan Scott Davenport, Flowery Branch, GA (US);
Kenneth Richard Barra, Acworth, GA (US);
Amendia, Inc., Marietta, GA (US);
Abstract
A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.