Insertion of artificial/prosthetic facet joints with ballotable/compressible joint space component
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Mar 29, 2007
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Sep 13, 2005
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Sep 13, 2005
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A system for replacement of the natural facet joints of the spine is provided. The system is designed to be placed using a minimally-invasive technique, with passage of a unitized prosthesis through a working channel. Alternative embodiments of the prosthesis and method are also provided. The inventor also contemplates a similar system for the cervical and thoracic spine.
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