Spinal facet fixation device
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May 6, 2004
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Aug 29, 2002
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Aug 29, 2002
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A spinal facet fixation device includes a pair of jaws hinged on a common base. A threaded actuator bears against a cam surface on the jaws to draw the points of the jaws together. A surgeon applies the opposed points to respective facets of vertebral elements, and then tightens the actuator to draw the facets together. A spinal facet staple, and method of use, are also disclosed.
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