Method and apparatus for spinal facet fusion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8162981
APP PUB NO 20090036927A1
SERIAL NO

12154372

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A spinal facet fusion implant comprising:

    an elongated body having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the elongated body having a cross-sectional profile characterized by a primary axis and a secondary axis; andat least one stabilizer extending radially outwardly from the elongated body in the secondary axis;wherein the elongated body has a length along the primary axis which is less than the combined width of the spinal facets making up a facet joint;and further wherein the at least one stabilizer has a width which is sized to make a press fit into the gap between the spinal facets making up a facet joint.

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  • VG INNOVATIONS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Vestgaarden, Tov Madeira Beach, US 6 251

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