APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING FACET SCREWS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090275993A1
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12112690

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An apparatus includes a bone screw, a nut, and a washer. The bone screw has a first threaded portion, a second threaded portion, and a recessed portion disposed between the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion. The first threaded portion is configured to be threaded into a bone tissue. The nut is threadedly coupled to the second threaded portion of the bone screw. The nut having a tool engagement portion and a seating portion. The washer is disposed about the bone screw such that a first surface of the washer is disposed about the seating portion of the nut and a retention portion is disposed within the recessed portion of the bone screw. The washer is configured to rotate about an axis substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the bone screw.

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MEDTRONIC SPINE LLC1221 CROSSMAN AVENUE SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Malandain, Hugues F Mountain View , US 68 7810
Phan, Christopher U San Leandro , US 79 3321

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