Prostheses and methods for replacement of natural facet joints with artificial facet joint surfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8231655
APP PUB NO 20060265070A1
SERIAL NO

11460934

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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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  • GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jones, Lawrence R Conifer, US 26 2388
Reiley, Mark A Piedmont, US 308 37122
Scribner, Robert M Niwot, US 120 19269
Stinson, David Woodinville, US 35 2677

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