Prostheses, tools and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces
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Jul 11, 2006
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Jan 13, 2005
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Jul 8, 2003
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Jul 8, 2003
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Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The cephalad prostheses are adapted and configured to be attached to a lamina portion of a vertebra without blocking a pedicle portion of the cephalad vertebra. In some embodiments, the prosthesis is attached with a non-invasive support member, such as a clamp. In other embodiments, a translaminar screw may be used for additional fixation.
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