Vertebral facet joint drill and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9743937
APP PUB NO 20150257773A1
SERIAL NO

14712800

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Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.

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SPINAL ELEMENTS INC3115 MELROSE DRIVE SUITE 200 CARLSBAD CA 92010

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Blain, Jason Encinitas, US 158 8293
Kovach, Eric J Carlsbad, US 3 263

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