Inter-cervical facet implant and method for preserving the tissues surrounding the facet joint

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8100944
APP PUB NO 20060149254A1
SERIAL NO

11093689

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Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The implant can be inserted laterally or posteriorly.

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  • KYPHON SARL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J West Milford, US 144 11771
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 40905
Lauryssen, Carl Beverly Hills, US 28 1440
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, US 127 11639
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 30933
Yerby, Scott A Montara, US 97 10441
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 40973

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