Facet and disc arthroplasty system and method

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APP PUB NO 20070233256A1
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11724927

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The invention discloses devices, methods and systems for implanting articulating devices on the human spine. In some embodiments, three or more vertebrae are movable interconnected with artificial joints. Some embodiments are particularly well suited for implanting in the lumbosacral area of the spine. Some embodiments employ hybrid systems combining translaminar fixation with pedicular fixation of the device components. Some embodiments combine facet joint replacement with disc replacement.

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GLOBUS MEDICAL INC2560 GENERAL ARMISTEAD AVENUE AUDUBON PA 19403

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abidin, Cin Issaquah, WA 6 225
Finazzo, Anthony V Lake Forest Park, WA 9 573
Funk, Michael J North Bend, WA 18 1001
Kuiper, Mark K Seattle, WA 24 1170
Ohrt, John Arthur Redmond, WA 19 576

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