APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING FACET SCREWS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090275994A1
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12112701

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A method includes inserting a bone fixation device into a patient's body. The bone fixation device includes a first member and a second member movably coupled to the first member. A passageway is defined within a bone tissue after the bone fixation device is inserted and while the bone fixation device is disposed within the patient's body. At least a portion of the first member of the bone fixation device is disposed within the bone tissue along the passageway. The second member of the bone fixation device is moved relative to the first member of the bone fixation device.

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MEDTRONIC SPINE LLC1221 CROSSMAN AVENUE SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Malandain, Hugues F Mountain View , US 68 7810
PHAN, Christopher U San Leandro , US 79 3321

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